CN71 Cisco Network Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site

Program Entrance Term:	Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program:	3 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	16

Program Description

The Cisco Network Specialist certificate program teaches how to build, maintain, and troubleshoot computer networks. Students also learn how to connect these networks to other networks and the Internet. The purpose of this certificate is to provide opportunities for persons already either employed in the IT industry or who already have IT training to upgrade their skills with advanced courses and skills.

Admission Requirements

• Submit completed application and application fee
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
• Meet assessment requirements

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Gordon Carns, MIT., Program Coordinator

Email: [e-mail]       

Phone: [phone]   

Program Courses

Cisco Exploration Curriculum

First Term

CIST 2451

Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4

Second Term

CIST 2452	Cisco Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials	4
CIST 2453	Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation	4

Third Term

CIST Elective (4)

Pre-requisites

All pre-requisite courses must be completed with at least a C grade.

Course Expiration

To ensure that students graduate with current skills in computer information systems, all CIST courses must be taken five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.