Undergraduate Certificate inNetworking

Add strategic skills to your IT knowledge with CSU-Global’s certificate in networking.

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CSU-Global's Undergraduate Certificate in Networking* can add value to the IT knowledge and experience you already have. The courses in this certificate program can also help you prepare to sit for six different IT certifications.

If you’re ready to take your IT career to the next level, earn this nationally and professionally recognized certificate to prove your commitment to the field and your expertise in networking.

* This certificate is eligible for Title IV financial aid.

IT Certifications

CSU-Global is committed to ensuring that our students remain knowledgeable and competitive in the information technologies professions. In doing so, we’ve aligned our networking certificate curriculum with the IT certification exams listed below. Eligible students can take the exam after completing the corresponding course.

• CompTIA A+: Showcases your foundational IT skills across devices and operating systems. (ITS310 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems)
• CompTIA Network+: Covers design, configure, manage and troubleshoot wired and wireless devices. (ITS315 Introduction to Networks)
• CompTIA Security+: Confirms your knowledge of best practices in securing a wired and wireless network and managing risk. (ITS350 Information Systems and Security)
• TestOut Network Pro: Demonstrates your ability to install networking hardware, configure a SOHO network, and connect mobile and desktop devices to a network. (ITS315 Introduction to Networks)
• Microsoft Configuring Server 2012 Network Infrastructure: Proves your ability to configure, monitor, and manage a network infrastructure. (ITS405 Intermediate Networking)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Enterprise Administrator Certification exam: Validates that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the Windows Server 2012 core infrastructure services. (ITS430 Network Enterprise Solutions)

CSU-Global students are also eligible to purchase discounted test vouchers for select exams. Contact your academic advisor to take advantage of these discount opportunities.

We firmly believe in the value of earning professional certifications as a way to show off your skills and knowledge in your specific IT area of interest. Your Undergraduate Certificate in Networking can also help prove your abilities to current or future employers while you continuing gaining certifications.

Career Outlook

Most jobs in IT are growing at a rapid pace, but roles in networking are projected to grow even faster. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, networking roles are forecasted to grow at a rate of 9-13 percent through 2024.

With a faster than average growth rate, there should be more job openings for people with the right credentials. While the job projections look good, there’s also going to be a lot of competition. People in networking can earn an average annual salary of $100,240 or $48.19 hourly, which makes it a very appealing field within the IT industry.

Potential job titles include, but aren’t limited to the following:

• Network analyst.
• System programmer.
• Telecommunications analyst.
• Systems engineer.

Earn the job you want in the field you want with an Undergraduate Certificate in Networking from CSU-Global.

Program

Program Description

The Undergraduate Certificate in Networking is an 18 credit hour, stand-alone, nationally recognized certificate. This certificate provides students with an opportunity to gain industry ready preparedness and transferable college credit to continue their education and eventually earn a Bachelor’s in Information Technology if they so choose.

Our certificate program also aligns with six industry IT certifications that students can take after completing each course.

1. CompTIA A+
2. CompTIA Network +
3. CompTIA Security+
4. Testout Network Pro
5. Microsoft Configuring Server 2012 Network Infrastructure
6. Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Enterprise Administrator

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze and troubleshoot common computer networking issues.
• Compare and contrast various network technologies and topologies.
• Design secure wired and wireless networks.
• Implement security measures and techniques for local and wide area networks.
• Evaluate existing network installations and configurations for areas of improvement.

Courses

The Undergraduate Certificate in Networking consists of six three-credit courses:

• ITS310: Introduction to Computer-Based Systems

  This course is an in-depth study of personal computer hardware, peripherals, and interfaces. It prepares students for the Essentials portion of the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Students are prepared to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain personal computer systems. It also provides a detailed overview of common peripheral devices and discusses how to connect them to personal computers. A simulated lab environment is incorporated into the course.

• ITS315: Introduction to Networks

  This course provides an overview of computer networks including operating systems, networks, the internet and information system design, and the roles and responsibilities of technology professionals. Students are prepared for CompTIA Network+ and Testout Network Pro certification exams. Students also learn about wireless network and network security, and develop the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot common networking problem and issues.

• ITS350: Information Systems and Security

  Education in the need for security, planning, cryptology, and security technologies. Prepares students for CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

• ITS405: Intermediate Networking

  This course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2016 infrastructure in an enterprise environment. The course covers implementation, management, maintenance, and provisioning of services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2016 environment. This course aligns with, and prepares students to obtain, the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2016 certification 70-740: Installation, Storage, and compute with Windows Server 2016. Recommended Prior Course: ITS315. (This course is also offered through CBE. Credits earned using this option will appear on transcripts with an “EX” suffix.) Course not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

• ITS420: Advanced Network Systems

  This course presents advanced network and systems concepts to the student utilizing Linux. Students gain an understanding of the basics of networking routing and switching. They also examine and practice the concepts and skills necessary to function as a system administrator in a Linux environment. It prepares students for the Linux+ certification exam. Prerequisite: ITS315. Course not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

• ITS430: Network Enterprise Solutions

  ITS430 Network Enterprise Solutions provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Windows Server 2016, a powerful and complex operating system. Over the next eight weeks, you will learn a great deal about Windows Server 2016. This course aligns with, and prepares student to obtain, the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2016 certification 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016. Prerequisite: ITS315. Course not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

Cost and Schedule

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