Cisco Certified Network Associate

Certificate in Applied Science

15 Credit Hours

This program is delivered by TTC in its role as a Cisco Networking Academy and prepares students for entry-level jobs in companies with TCP/IP networks. Students learn the fundamentals of networking and internetworking, basic router and switch configuration, and troubleshooting in a diverse learning environment that includes instructor-led, web-based and hands-on lab settings. The program qualifies students to pursue a number of industry-standard certifications, including the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Major Requirements

IST 166	Network Fundamentals	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of local area networking concepts through discussions on connectivity, communications and other networking fundamentals. The course is designed to prepare the student to be successful in completing industry network fundamental certification exams. This course covers the content included in the CompTIA Network + certification exam.Learn More

IST 201	Cisco Internetworking Concepts	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of current and emerging computer networking technology. Topics include safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI model, cabling tools, Cisco routers, router programming, star topology, IP addressing, and network standards. This helps prepare students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) credential.Learn More Prerequisites IST 166

IST 202	Cisco Router Configuration	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of LANs, WANs, OSI model, Ethernet, token ring, FDDI, TCP/IP protocol, dynamic routing, and the network administrator’s role and function. This helps prepare students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) credential.Learn More Prerequisites IST 201

IST 203	Advanced Cisco Router Configuration	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of configuring Cisco routers. This helps prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate in Routing and Switching (CCNA/RS) credential.Learn More Prerequisites IST 202

IST 204	Cisco Troubleshooting	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of troubleshooting network problems. This helps prepare students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Associate in Routing and Switching (CCNA/RS) credential.Learn More Prerequisites IST 203

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.