Certificate in G-Tech Network Specialist

The Computer Networking and Technology associate degree and associated Network Engineering Technology certificate of proficiency, based on guidelines from the Association for Computing Machinery, prepare students for jobs that support computing in a networked environment. These include entry-level positions as PC technicians, network administrators, help desk specialists, technical support specialists, and customer service representatives. The A.A.S. degree may also prepare students for transfer to career-oriented B.S. degree programs in IT administration, network engineering, and computer system support.

• Pass industry certifications, including A+, NET+, Linux+, and Security+; Microsoft’s MCTS, MCITP, MCSA, and MCSE; and Cisco’s CCNA. • Understand, configure, and install hardware and software, including Internet user software; • Understand, describe, and apply network protocols and standards; • Explain computing practices and procedures found in most organizations; • Use printed and online technical documentation; • Describe how the Internet works; • Work effectively individually and in workgroups to install and implement information technology; • Demonstrate written and oral communication skills.