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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.
Graduates will be able to…
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
The IT - CCNA Exam Prep Certificate is a 9 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better.
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Completing the IT - CCNA Exam Prep Certificate Earns You:
38% of the total credits in the IT-Network Technician Technical Diploma (9 of 24 credits)
15% of the total credits in the IT - Network and Systems Administration Associate Degree (9 of 61 credits)
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. There is no fee to apply.
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