Computer Information Systems: Network+, SCERT

Short-Term Certificate (SCERT-NTWK)

About the Program

The Network+ Certificate Program provides the broad-based knowledge of the underlying concepts of data networking, such as the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the protocols that operate at the various model in preparation for the Network+ certification.

This Program Offers

• Short-Term Certificate (SCERT): 10 credit hours

College Certificate Goals

• Teach students foundational skills in preparation for entry-level careers in Cybersecurity
• Provide students with course content and practical experience consistent with the competencies required to pass the Network+ certification exam

College Certificate Outcomes

• Identify the layers of the OSI reference model and describe the functions of each layer
• Describe the different types of hubs, bridges, switches, and routers and explain their functions
• Describe the technologies used to connect remote computers to networks
• Evaluate the physical installation site for a network and explain how environmental conditions can affect the network planning process
• Explain the various mechanisms used to make network data continuously available
• Distinguish among network problems, computer problems, and user problems

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the Cybersecurity Program students must:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare Cybersecurity as program intent on the WCCCD admission application or change program intent at the campus admission office
• Attend an informational session about the Cybersecurity Program
• Complete the Cybersecurity Program Application
• Provide a reference letter
• Existing WCCCD students must also have:
  • Completed both CIS 110  and CIS 240  with a C or better
• Students new to WCCCD must also:
  • Complete Llobet Reasoning Assessment
• Entry into the Cybersecurity Program is based upon on a selective admissions process that requires successful completion of all above conditions