Academics
LAN Technician
The LAN Technician Certificate is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in entry-level technologies that focuses on core routing and switching, computer hardware, and operating systems. Instruction includes, but is not limited to networking standards, LAN protocols, cabling standards, IP addressing, and security. The certificate is aligned to the CCENT and A+ certifications and aimed at helping students prepare for entry-level networking opportunities.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 17
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 |
CMNET 150 | COMPUTER HARDWARE - A+  | 3 |
CMNET 151 | OPERATING SYSTEMS - A+  | 3 |
COMM 113 | BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING  | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence
Semester | Courses |
Fall Semester 1 | CMCIS 151; CMCIS 152; CMNET 150: CMNET 151; COMM 113 |
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