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Computer network and web technicians

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. These programs include courses in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting.

Computer systems networking and telecommunications, general

Network Related Micro-credentials

Computer network technicians establish, operate, maintain and coordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. Web technicians set up and maintain internet, extranet and intranet web sites and web server hardware and software, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance. They are employed in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors. Computer network technicians who are supervisors are included in this group.

This Microcredential will focus on Enterprise Networks and will expand on previous microcredentials in the Essentials of Data Networking and Switching and Routing. The focus will be on connecting the previously developed Local Area Networks together to form Wide Area Networks and understanding the associated technologies, equipment and configurations needed to implement Wide Area Networks. Configuration automation and software defined networks will also be discussed.

Advanced Topics in Networking Micro-credential

This microcredential will focus on switching technologies and router operations that are needed to support small-to-medium business networks including wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students will learn key switching and routing concepts, perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify, and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN.

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Network Related Micro-credentials

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