Networking Specialist Certificate Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This program provides a foundation in computer networking including network planning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and trouble shooting. It covers Microsoft and Linux operating systems. Upon completion students may seek CompTIA's A+, Network+, and Linux+ certifications. After completion of this program, student will be able to obtain a job as a Network Administrator.
Established in 2000
CIP: 11-0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
22 Weeks ( 256.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,500.00 |
| Books | $1,200.00 |
| Fees | $400.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,100.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Free application to college. Transcripts from other colleges should be brought to advising session. If no other college courses, placement test will be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
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
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Networking Specialist Certificate Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This program provides a foundation in computer networking including network planning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and trouble shooting. It covers Microsoft and Linux operating systems. Upon completion students may seek CompTIA's A+, Network+, and Linux+ certifications. After completion of this program, student will be able to obtain a job as a Network Administrator.
Established in 2000
CIP: 11-0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
22 Weeks ( 256.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,500.00 |
| Books | $1,200.00 |
| Fees | $400.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,100.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Free application to college. Transcripts from other colleges should be brought to advising session. If no other college courses, placement test will be required. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
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
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit