Certificate of Achievement in Network and Security Specialist

The IT Certificate of Achievement in Network and SecuritySpecialist prepares students to either enter the workforce as a Computer Network Support Specialists. Majority of thecourses are based on IT Model Curriculum eligible to be transferrable to highereducation depending on the accepting college.

 

Computer Network Support Specialists provide technicalassistance to computer users.  They mayanswer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or viatelephone or electronically. They may provide assistance concerning the use ofcomputer hardware and software, including printing, installation, wordprocessing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Computer Network SupportSpecialists analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems,such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systemsor a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensurenetworks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

 

Graduates of the IT Certificate of Achievement in Networkand Security Specialist are prepared and eligible to sit for Network+certification, CompTIA's Server+ and Security+ exams. This program will allowstudents to continue their education to pursue their Associate Degree andCertificates in Information Technology.  

Course sections offered per year : 8

Course Section Headcount: 25

Completions after first year: 15

Completions after five years: 18

 

Graduates of the IT Certificate of Achievement in Networkand Security Specialist are prepared and eligible to sit for Network+certification, CompTIA's Server+ and Security+ exams. This program will allowstudents to continue their education to pursue their Associate Degree andCertificates in Information Technology.  

A.      terminate,install, and test copper data communication

B.      troubleshootwireless access points and connections.

C.       analyze and communicate problem specifications.

D.      builda simple Ethernet network that includes end-devices and intermediary devices.

E.       identifysecurity issues with communications, email, web, remote access, and wirelesstechnology.

F.       Differentiatebetween physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

G.      identify current networkthreats and ramifications.

H.      troubleshootthreats and implement security methods against such threats.

The Certificate of Achievment in Network and Security Specialist will meet a growing need for computer network support specialists. This is projected to grow 10 percent from 2020 to 2028, faster than the average for alloccupations. More support services will be needed as organizations upgradetheir computer equipment and software. Computer support staff will be needed torespond to the installation and repair requirements of increasingly complexcomputer equipment and software.

 Contra Costa College is commited to providing opportunities in new sectors for our community.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
CCT275	Computer Network Fundamentals	4	Y1
CCT155	Systems and Network Administration	3	Y1
CCT160	Introduction to Information Systems Security	3	Y1

This program has been developed over the past two years with consultation and support from Richard Grotegut and Diablo Valley College.

This program is similar to programs at DVC and Las Positas. Professor Reyes has been in a number of conversations with DVC and Las Positas in developing this program.