Academics
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Find out more about the Cisco aligned courses offered at Illinois Central College.
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate is designed to provide students with hands-on networking experience in associate-level technologies that focuses on core routing and switching. Instruction includes, but is not limited to networking standards, LAN protocols, WAN protocols, cabling standards, IP addressing, and various routing protocols. The certificate is career-focused and certification aligned aimed at helping students prepare for entry-level networking opportunities.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 16
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| CMCIS 151 | NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS | 4 |
| CMCIS 152 | ROUTING AND SWITCHING ESSENTIALS | 4 |
| CMCIS 153 | SCALING NETWORKS | 4 |
| CMCIS 154 | WAN COMMUNICATION | 4 |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CMCIS 151; CMCIS 152 |
| Spring Semester 1 | CMCIS 153; CMCIS 154 |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309)694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Information Technology
Career Pathway:
Network Systems
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Information Technology If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Communication | Computer Hardware Infrastructure (CMNET 150) | English | Humanities | Lab Science/Mathematics | Network Fundamentals (CMCIS 151) | Operating System Environments (CMNET 151) | Routing & Switching Essentials (CMCIS 152) | Scaling Networks (CMCIS 153) | Social Science | WAN Communications (CMCIS 154) High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Computer Network Architect
| Student Information Cisco Certified Network Associate
(16 credit hours) CCNA Computer Network Architects, Computer Network Support Specialists
$14-29/hr
Cisco Certified Network Professional
(15 credit hours) CCNP Computer Network Architects, Computer Network Support Specialists$14-29/hr
Cisco Networking Specialist
(39 credit hours) CCNA, CCNP Computer Network Architects, Computer Network Support Specialists$14-29/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs. There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs. General transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information:
Pathway:
Network Systems
ICC Pathway: Cisco Networking
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
OCCUPATION BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
CAREER CLUSTER BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
GENERAL BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
Transfer Assistance
Useful Transfer Links
Transfer Agreements