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
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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
Pathway: Network Systems
ICC Pathway: Networking
Early College
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.
CMCIS 151, 152, 153, 155 | Communication | English | Humanities | Lab Science/Mathematics | Social Science
Point of Entry
High School Diploma or GED
Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information | Student Information
Certificate of Completion
Cisco Certified Network Associate(16 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
CCNA
Employment Information
Computer Network Architects, Computer Network Support Specialists$14-29/hr
Certificate of Completion
Cisco Certified Network Professional(15 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
CCNP
Employment Information
Computer Network Architects, Computer Network Support Specialists$14-29/hr
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Cisco Networking Specialist(63 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
CCNA, CCNP
Employment Information
Computer Network Architects, Computer Network Support Specialists$14-29/hr
Occupation Bachelor Degree Transfer Options
There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs.
Career Cluster Bachelor Degree Transfer Options
There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs.
General Bachelor Degree Transfer Options
General transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities.
For additional transfer information:
Transfer Assistance
Useful Transfer Links
Transfer Agreements