Networking/Hardware Certificate

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The Networking/Hardware certificate is designed for students with an interest in the wide range of activities associated with the building, maintaining, and protection of computer networks, one of an organization’s most vital assets. This certificate provides a foundation in computer operations, networking fundamentals, and data communication with a breadth and depth of instruction in networks.

These courses are designed to give a basic understanding and working knowledge in computer hardware/networking as well as prepare the student to pass the CISCO CCNA and CompTIA CyberDefense Pro exam, a vendor-neutral certification exam considered the worldwide standard of competency for foundation-level network practitioners.

The Networking/Hardware certificate is available for all Colorado Mountain College students using virtual delivery modalities. Please contact a campus counselor or academic advisor at the preferred campus for more information.

This certificate program is not eligible for federal student aid funds.

Program Requirements

Note: the courses in this certificate will also fulfill the Information Technology (AAS) Networking/Hardware emphasis requirements.

CNG 1024 - Networking I: Network+ 3.0 Credits
CNG 1025 - Networking II: Network+ 3.0 Credits
CNG 1033 - Network Security: Fire Walls and Intrusion Detection and Network Security 3.0 Credits
CNG 2030 - Fast Track Cisco Certified Network Associate 1 and 2 5.0 Credits
CNG 2031 - Fast Track Cisco Certified Network Associate 3 and 4 5.0 Credits
CNG 2057 - Network Defense and Counter Measures 3.0 Credits
Select a course/internship in prefixes CIS/CNG/CSC 3.0 Credits

Minimum Hours Required

Minimum Credits Required (25)
Minimum Hours Required (375)

Note:

◆ State Guaranteed Transfer

✽ Generally Transferable

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via technology-enabled learning (videoconferencing, hybrid, or online).

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