Network+ and Cisco CCNA Network Specialist

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2025

Program Description

This hands-on training program is ideal for an individual who wants to start an Information Technology career. It teaches you the skills needed to be a computer service technician and network professional. This program covers troubleshooting, maintenance, and security of computer hardware, software operating systems, peripherals, cabling and networks. CCNA certified professional install, configure and operate LAN, WAN and dial access services for small networks, including but not limited to the use of the following protocls: IP, IGRP, PX, Serial, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, RIP, VLANs, Ethernet and Access lists. Cisco Certified Network Administrators are qualify to identify, design and recommend the best solutions for small to medium home offices and businesses. This program will also prepare you for two highly recognized professional certifications: CompTIA Nework+ and Cisco CCNA. Prerequisite: CompTIA A+ certified or equivalent experience.

Established in 2009

CIP: 11-0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151244 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

ComTIA and Cisco

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: CompTIA Network+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

20 Weeks ( 96.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,990.00
Fees$609.00
Total Cost$3,599.00

Financial Aid

  • Illinois Veterans Grant and personal career development loans

Application Procedure

3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4 The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Prerequisites - CompTIA A+ certified or equivalentent experience

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

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

Performance Data

Program: Network+ and Cisco CCNA Network Specialist

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2025

Program Description

This hands-on training program is ideal for an individual who wants to start an Information Technology career. It teaches you the skills needed to be a computer service technician and network professional. This program covers troubleshooting, maintenance, and security of computer hardware, software operating systems, peripherals, cabling and networks. CCNA certified professional install, configure and operate LAN, WAN and dial access services for small networks, including but not limited to the use of the following protocls: IP, IGRP, PX, Serial, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, RIP, VLANs, Ethernet and Access lists. Cisco Certified Network Administrators are qualify to identify, design and recommend the best solutions for small to medium home offices and businesses. This program will also prepare you for two highly recognized professional certifications: CompTIA Nework+ and Cisco CCNA. Prerequisite: CompTIA A+ certified or equivalent experience.

Established in 2009

CIP: 11-0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151244 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

ComTIA and Cisco

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: CompTIA Network+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

20 Weeks ( 96.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,990.00
Fees$609.00
Total Cost$3,599.00

Financial Aid

  • Illinois Veterans Grant and personal career development loans

Application Procedure

3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4 The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Prerequisites - CompTIA A+ certified or equivalentent experience

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

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