The IT-Network Technician Technical Diploma is a 24 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* 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.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.
Discover the various technical and administrative aspects of information security and assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features.
Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: IT - A+ Exam Preparation, IT - CCNA Exam Prep, IT - Computer Support Specialist, IT - Computer Support Technician, IT - Cybersecurity Specialist, IT-Help Desk Support Specialist, IT - Information Security, IT-Junior Developer, IT - Network Specialist, IT-Network Technician, IT - Software Developer, IT-Software Development Specialist, IT - Web Designer, IT-Web Design Specialist
Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding basic networking, including: introduction to the OSI and TCP/IP models; gain familiarity with the various network devices and network addressing schemes; and discover the types of media used to carry data across the network. By the end of this course, the learner will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches and implement IP addressing schemes.
Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): MICROAPP 10154100 - Computer Fundamentals 1, MICROAPP 10154102 - Computer Fundamentals 2
Introduces learner to terms, concepts and functions of personal computers. Demonstrate knowledge of proper function and use of computer internal and external components, system configuration, data backup and peripherals. Helps learner prepare for CompTIA's A+ Certification exams.
Learn advanced PC operating system structure, features and use. Explore in depth hard drive management, file sharing and command line. Helps learner prepare for CompTIA's A+ Certification exams.
Student has completed all of the following course(s): MICROAPP 10154100 - Computer Fundamentals 1
Provides the student with a thorough grounding in Windows® Server®. Once the student completes the competencies for this class, they will be able to install, configure and administer a Microsoft® Windows® Server operating system. This course will place the student on the correct track in becoming a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA).
Student has completed all of the following course(s): MICROAPP 10154102 - Computer Fundamentals 2
Examines switching, routing, and wireless essentials including the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks. Learners analyze wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Learners apply configuration and troubleshooting techniques on routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices. Learners resolve common issues with protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Student has completed all of the following course(s): CISNET 10150185 - Cisco 1 - Network Comm 1
Examines the process and procedures for in a virtual environment, including installation, deployment, and managing virtual environments, vm components and vm resources.
Student has completed all of the following course(s): CISNET 10150121 - Windows Server 1, CISNET 10150122 - Linux Server 1, CISNET 10150186 - Cisco 2 - Network Comm 2
Examines the architecture, components, operations, and security for large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies. Learners will configure, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise network devices and understand how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation. Learners will configure and troubleshoot OSPFv2, ACLs, NAT, and QoS on IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Student has completed all of the following course(s): CISNET 10150186 - Cisco 2 - Network Comm 2
An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.
A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.
A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.
A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.
If you have questions about this program, please contact our Career Coaches at 715.803.1645.
If you have further questions regarding our Credit for Prior Learning options, please contact Student Records at studentrecords@ntc.edu or 715.803.1796.