Computer Information Systems: Networking Specialist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in business, industry and government. Computer network specialists are responsible to oversee the design, administration and security of organization network infrastructure.
Established in 2005
CIP: 11-0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Sauk Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151231 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Cisco Certfication
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree, Other
62 Weeks ( 992.00 Hours / 61.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $11,163.00 |
| Books | $1,586.00 |
| Fees | $62.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,311.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Veterans Assistance
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Must complete Network Specialists Certificate
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
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Computer Information Systems: Networking Specialist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in business, industry and government. Computer network specialists are responsible to oversee the design, administration and security of organization network infrastructure.
Established in 2005
CIP: 11-0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Provider Information
Sauk Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151231 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Cisco Certfication
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree, Other
62 Weeks ( 992.00 Hours / 61.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $11,163.00 |
| Books | $1,586.00 |
| Fees | $62.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,311.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Veterans Assistance
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Must complete Network Specialists Certificate
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
- Other(Specify)