Computer Networking Academy - CCNA - Certificate of Achievement

Program Info

Year Established
2004
Program Code
COMPNET.CA
Degree Type
Certificate of Achievement
Office Contact
School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211
Faculty Contact
Kathryn Fitzner: 313-317-1570, kfitzner@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-164G

Program Description

Description

Provides students with the skills for designing, building, and maintaining computer networks. Prepares students for Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certifications. Cisco certifications are consistently rated among the most highly valued certifications within the IT industry by both employers and IT professionals. The CCNA certificate program consists of four courses and is designed to be completed within one year. Students learn how to install and configure Cisco routers and switches in multi-protocol local and wide area networks, perform basic troubleshooting and improve network performance and security. The CCNA courses are also part of the required core courses for the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems - Network Administration and are electives for the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems - Information Assurance.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Design, implement and document a comprehensive network environment.
  2. Install, configure and troubleshoot network devices.
Career Opportunities
  • PC Support Specialist
  • Network Administrator
  • Help Desk Technician
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Technician
  • Other IT related fields

Accreditation

The College's Computer Networking Academy is Cisco-approved.

What classes do I take?

Computer Networking Academy - CCNA: Recommended Sequence 2022-2023

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses
Course Name Credit Hours
CNT-110: CCNA: Networking I 4.00
CNT-120: CCNA: Networking II 4.00
CNT-210: CCNA: Networking III 4.00
CNT-220: CCNA: Networking IV 4.00
Credit Hours: 16
Minimum Total Credit Hours
16.00
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2017 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.