Microsoft Networking Technician

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/23/2027

Program Description

Both local and wide area networking skills are needed by all sectors of the computer and business industry. This certificate draws together courses that will equip students to excel in this competitive job market. Two paths of study as well as many basic certificates are available to this curriculum designed to allow maximum flexibility (choice), while ensuring minimum job qualifications, and proficiency in at least one area. Two paths of study as well as many basic certificates are available to the student of computers. The first path is to go directly into the work force after completing the AAS degree. While pursuing this path, students may select courses to support several specialization of your choice. The second path is to prepare for transfer to an upper division school in order to earn a 4 year degree.

Established in 1998

CIP: 11-0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2000

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151244 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

South Suburban College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

32 Weeks ( 704.00 Hours / 22.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,344.00
Books$1,300.00
Fees$500.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$600.00
Total Cost$5,744.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants

Application Procedure

Initial contact in Room #4461. Students must complete college application for admission and take the ASSET/COMPASS placement test. South Suburban College offers a variety of basic certificates designed to provide specialized training in specific areas. The maximum tuition and fees approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - Asset Placement
  • Writing - Asset Placement

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Microsoft Networking Technician

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/23/2027

Program Description

Both local and wide area networking skills are needed by all sectors of the computer and business industry. This certificate draws together courses that will equip students to excel in this competitive job market. Two paths of study as well as many basic certificates are available to this curriculum designed to allow maximum flexibility (choice), while ensuring minimum job qualifications, and proficiency in at least one area. Two paths of study as well as many basic certificates are available to the student of computers. The first path is to go directly into the work force after completing the AAS degree. While pursuing this path, students may select courses to support several specialization of your choice. The second path is to prepare for transfer to an upper division school in order to earn a 4 year degree.

Established in 1998

CIP: 11-0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2000

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151244 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

South Suburban College

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

32 Weeks ( 704.00 Hours / 22.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,344.00
Books$1,300.00
Fees$500.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$600.00
Total Cost$5,744.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants

Application Procedure

Initial contact in Room #4461. Students must complete college application for admission and take the ASSET/COMPASS placement test. South Suburban College offers a variety of basic certificates designed to provide specialized training in specific areas. The maximum tuition and fees approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - Asset Placement
  • Writing - Asset Placement

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes