Network Administrator Certificate

Location(s): Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus

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Certificate Code: 5689
Contact bcengt@bhc.edu for information; Advising Center, 309-796-5100, Rm 1-213; East Campus Advising Center, 309-854-1709

This certificate is offered at the Quad-Cities Campus.

The Network Administrator Certificate prepares students for entry level into network administration. Students will plan, install, configure, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain networks using Windows Server Operating System. Students will take courses in Windows Server, Linux operating systems, Cisco and basic network security. Several of the courses prepare students for certification exams including CompTIA’s Network+, Security+ and Microsoft’s MCP.

Students enrolling in this program to continue their education, may do so with the Computer Information Technology Network Administration Track AAS.

Suggested Courses

First Semester

ITS 112 - Operating Systems Credits: 3
ITS 125 - IT Professional Skills Credits: 1
NETW 125 - Introduction to Networks Credits: 4
NETW 170 - Intro to Information Security Credits: 3
NETW 210 - Windows Workstation Credits: 3

Second Semester

NETW 145 - Switching, Routing & Wireless Credits: 4
NETW 215 - Windows Server Credits: 3 (spring only)
NETW 274 - Ethical Hacking\Security Prep Credits: 3 spring only
NETW 280 - Cisco CCNA Security Credits: 3 spring only
ITS 118 - Computer Troubleshooting Credits: 3

Network Administrator Certificate

Location(s): Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus

Suggested Courses

First Semester

Second Semester

Minimum Total Hours Required for Certificate 30