Program Description

The IT - CCNA Exam Prep Certificate provides learners with the skills needed to earn the CISCO’s Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification by learning how to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot medium-sized routed and switched networks. Explore basic security threat mitigation, wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. Excel in supporting complex network infrastructures with this in-demand professional certification. After completing the certificate courses, learners will take and pass the exam to earn the CCNA Certification.

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Approximate Program Cost

$1,465
Tuition & Fees: $1,465
Books & Supplies: $0

Financial Aid

Not Available
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Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Perform basic configurations for routers and switches
  • Resolve common issues for protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks
  • Examine and analyze network architecture and wireless local area networks(WLAN)
  • Configure and troubleshoot OSPFv2, ACLs, NAT, and QoS on IPv4 and IPv6 networks
  • Understand various network devices and implement IP network addressing.

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Entry Level Help Desk Technician
  • Network Support Technician
  • Entry Level Network Engineer

Courses

The IT - CCNA Exam Prep Certificate is a 9 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

Cisco 1 - Network Communications 1 3.00
Cisco 3 - Network Communications 3 3.00
Cisco 2 - Network Communications 2 3.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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Pathways

Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.

Completing the IT - CCNA Exam Prep Certificate Earns You:

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