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    Career & Technical Education

    IT Networking (CISCO)

    Program Description

    IT Specialist analyzing data from a data server

    Students will be taught conceptual and technical skills to design, install, operate, secure, and maintain state-of-the-art computer networks. Each participant will learn theory, component recognition and cabling techniques. Students will also practice hands-on configuration of equipment, network troubleshooting, and cybersecurity concepts. This is a two-year Cisco Systems Certified program, with the goal of completing students to gain Cisco Industry Recognized Certification. Throughout the 2-year program, eligible students will have opportunities to earn Proficiency Credits with Anne Arundel Community College.

     

    Completer Courses

    • Honors CISCO Academy 1
    • Honors CISCO Academy 2
     

    Schools Offering Completer

    • CAT North
    • CAT South
     

    Potential Certifications

    • Cisco Certified Networking Associate Certificate (CCNA)
     

    Articulated/Proficiency Credit

    Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)

    • CTS 107 Cyber Essentials (3 credits)
    • CTS 130 Networking 1 (4 credits)
    • CTS 131 Networking 2 (4 credits)
    • CTS 230 Networking 3 (4 credits)
     

    Career Opportunities upon Program Completion

    • Computer User Support Specialist ($38,200 - $86,170)
    • Computer Network Support Specialist ($53,650 - $145,340)
     

    Career Opportunities with Additional Education and Training

    • Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($64,700 - $157,660)
    • Computer Network Architect ($84,960 - $217,630)
    • Computer and Information Systems Manager ($101,520 - $224,990)
    • Software Developer ($80,720 - $205,720)
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