Network Administration Certificate (CT.CPTNA 70875)

The Network Administration Certificate provides students with the knowledge to manage networks using Microsoft server and desktop systems. Students are prepared to take industry exams that lead to Microsoft certifications.

Certificate Requirements

Required Core Subject Area

IST 188 - Hardware Basics and Operating Systems Credit Hours: 5 *
IST 220 - Data Communications Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 221 - Advanced Data Communications Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 252 - LAN System Manager Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 253 - LAN Service and Support Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 254 - Centralized Network Management Credit Hours: 3 *
IST 260 - Network Design Credit Hours: 3 *

Completion Plan

First Semester

IST 188 - Hardware Basics and Operating Systems Credit Hours: 5 (recommended terms: 16-week; Fall and Spring Only) *
IST 220 - Data Communications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
IST 252 - LAN System Manager Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
IST 221 - Advanced Data Communications Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *

Subtotal: 14 Credit Hours

Second Semester

IST 253 - LAN Service and Support Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8-week) *
IST 260 - Network Design Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *
IST 254 - Centralized Network Management Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8-week) *

Subtotal: 9 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 23

* Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”