IT Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certificate

Program Overview

IT-Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certificate

Program Overview

This certificate is ideal for IT professionals and Madison College students pursuing an associate degree. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate program prepares information systems professionals to manage, design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot both local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). CCNAs are becoming increasingly important as the number of networking devices continues to increase. Enroll in this CCNA certificate program to meet these needs, thereby effectively engaging with this growing segment of the economy. The courses will teach you the necessary skills to be successful in the field of data networking.

Program Details

• Program Number: CERT
• Degree: Certificate
• Area of Study: Information Technology
• Delivery Method: 100% In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 9 Credits | Finish in 1 year

Tuition and Fees

• Estimated Program Cost: $1,579.47
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Curriculum and Experience

• Intro to Cisco Networking: 3 credits
• Cisco Networking 2: 3 credits
• Cisco Networking 3: 3 credits

Admission

• Admission Requirements: There are no admission requirements for this certificate. Simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.
• Application Dates:
  • Fall 2025: Application open, Application completion deadline is October 15, 2025
  • Spring 2026: Application available on September 15, 2025, Application completion deadline is March 15, 2026
• Additional Notes:
  • Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid
  • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis
  • Students who have already completed the certificate coursework at the time of application will receive the certificate diploma at the end of the term of application

School Information

• School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Madison Truax Campus
• Main Building, C2433
• 1701 Wright Street
• Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Program Outline

Program Description:

Four courses will teach students the necessary skills to make them successful in the field of data networking.

Outline:

Program Content and Structure:

The program consists of four courses:

• Intro to Cisco Networking (3 credits)
• Cisco Networking 2 (3 credits)
• Cisco Networking 3 (3 credits)
The courses cover the following topics:
• Network fundamentals
• Routing and switching
• Security

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Network administrator
• Network engineer
• Network support technician

Opportunities and Outcomes:

• Increased job opportunities
• Higher salaries
• Career advancement