Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate of Career Preparation

Program Description

This certificate is designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification examination. This course of study prepares students for entry level employment in the computer networking field. The certificate is part of the Cisco Networking Academy program and all instruction is provided by Cisco Certified Academy Instructors using Cisco certified curriculum.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Mathematics, Business & Computer Technology

Department

Computer Information Technology

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Business, Information Technology, Hospitality

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Design a small office/home office (SOHO) network.

  2. Attach networking components to a Local Area Network (LAN) & Wide Area Network (WAN) network using standard cables and connectors.

  3. Construct routers to operate in a SOHO environment including proper password policies and basic security.

  4. Construct SOHO LAN network equipment including support for virtual LANs (VLANs).

  5. Construct SOHO equipment for connection to a WAN.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

9 units
CIT 091 - Introduction to Networks (CCNA - Cisco Networking Academy)

This first course in a three-course CCNA series introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements – functions needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retailers. Students will have the chance to build simple local area networks (LANs). Developing a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, students will be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches. After completing all three CCNA courses, students are ready to take the CCNA Certification. 

Course Details:

CIT 092 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials CCNA (Cisco Networking Academy)
This course is the second course in a three-course sequence preparing students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification examination and prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician certification exam. This course teaches comprehensive networking concepts and skills from network applications to the protocols and services provided to those applications by the lowe layers of the network.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: CIT 091
CIT 093 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation CCNA (Cisco Networking Academy)
This course provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting routers and switches in large and complex IPv4 and IPv6 networks. In depth experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting complex protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: CIT 092