Network Security Administrator Certificate.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
rogram Learning Outcomes
Develop a network security policy to protect a network.
Identify the basic techniques and methodologies for security threats.
Explain why basic security measure are necessary on network devices.
Explain the importance of physical security controls.
Summarize security best practices in a Linux environment.
Established in 2000
CIP: 11-1001 Network and System Administration/Administrator.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Oakton College
Program Contact Info
7701 Lincoln Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 376-7226
1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 376-7226
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CompTIA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: ICCB
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 96.00 Hours / 25.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,406.00 |
| Books | $1,650.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,556.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - placement test
- Reading - placement test
- Writing - placement test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Network Security Administrator Certificate.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
rogram Learning Outcomes
Develop a network security policy to protect a network.
Identify the basic techniques and methodologies for security threats.
Explain why basic security measure are necessary on network devices.
Explain the importance of physical security controls.
Summarize security best practices in a Linux environment.
Established in 2000
CIP: 11-1001 Network and System Administration/Administrator.
Provider Information
Oakton College
Program Contact Info
7701 Lincoln Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 376-7226
1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 376-7226
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151244 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CompTIA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: ICCB
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 96.00 Hours / 25.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,406.00 |
| Books | $1,650.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,556.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - placement test
- Reading - placement test
- Writing - placement test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction