Academics

Networking

The mission of the Networking Certificate is to offer students a working knowledge of the principles, techniques, and skills required to set up and maintain a networking environment, so that individuals following this sequence of courses are prepared for employment or enhancement of their skills as a network technician or network administrator.

Admission to the Program

Students are expected to be proficient in the use of the Windows operating system. Proficiency may be developed by completing CMGEN 110 with a grade of “C” or better.

Degree

Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 28

Program Requirements

Select a course number below to see a course description.

Required Program Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
CMCIS 151	NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS	4
CMNET 140	WINDOWS ADMINISTRATION	3
CMNET 150	COMPUTER HARDWARE INFRASTRUCTURE	3
CMNET 151	OPERATING SYSTEMS - A+	3
CMNET 210	WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATION	3
CMNET 220	NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATION	3
CMNET 230	DIRECTORY SERVICE ADMINISTRATION	3
CMNET 250	ADVANCED SECURITY TOPICS	3 to 4
CMNET 270	MESSAGING INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATION	3

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester	Courses
Fall Semester 1	CMNET 140; CMNET 150; CMNET 151; CMNET 210
Spring Semester 1	CMNET 220; CMNET 230; CMCIS 151
Fall Semester 2	CMNET 250; CMNET 270

Program Contact Information

Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room TC 205
(309) 694-5558

Illinois Career Cluster

Information Technology

Career Pathway:
Network Systems

Career Pathway

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