Network and Systems Administration Proficiency Certificate
Program Overview
Network and Systems Administration Proficiency Certificate
About This Certificate
These courses are closely linked to professional certification from Comp TIA and Microsoft, and will help you develop the technical skills needed to support and maintain computer networks, plus the analytical skills needed to analyze and manage computer networks. You will learn how to analyze, diagnose and repair common problems with the Windows operating system on a personal computer and on a network server, determine the hardware and software needs for a common local area network (LAN) of personal computers, and install and support peripheral equipment (such as printers) on a LAN of personal computers.
Program Details
- Program Duration: Short Term Program
- Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
- Total Credit Hours: 19
Course Sequence
| Course Number | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits | |
| CIS 105 - Computer Systems Maintenance | 4 credits | |
| CIS 150 - Network Technology | 4 credits | |
| CIS 252 - Managing Network Servers | CIS 150 | 4 credits |
| CIS 256 - Network Routing and Switching | CIS 150 | 4 credits |
Career Outlook
- Computer Network Architect – est. salary: $130,560
- Computer Network Support Specialist – est. salary: $79,869
- Information Security Analyst – est. salary: $126,289
- Telecommunications Engineering Specialist – est. salary: $130,560
Featured Career
Database Administrator
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
- Starting Pay: $54,310
- Typical Tasks:
- Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
- Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
- Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
- Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
- Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
Related Programs
- Network Administration
- Computer Science
- Computer Information Systems — Information Technology
