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John Skellenger
Dean of Career Education and Workforce Development
Bay Area
Monterey Peninsula College
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Program Details
Intermediate IT Networking & Security: COA
New Program
Computer Networking (070810)
07/01/25
The Intermediate IT Networking & Security Certificate of Achievement provides the skills to secure IT systems, manage IT projects and processes, and learn the basics of Linux and Python. This certificate will prepare students for a network administrator, computer systems administrator or information security analyst position in Information Technology. It will also prepare students to sit for the following industry certification exams:
- ITIL Foundation
- Linux+
- Project+
- PenTest+
It is anticipated that an average of 10-15 students will complete this certificate of achievement annually.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Construct a computer program to solve a task using the Python programming and Bash scripting languages.
- Employ best practices in administration and securing of information systems.
- Apply industry standards to both project and process management within an organization.
Course Units and Hours
16-19
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Course Report
Serves as a fast-track for those looking to get right to work in the IT industry without the need to pursue our longer programs and degrees. Stacks on top of the Fundamental Networking & Security CoA to increase skills and job prospects. It will also prepare students to sit for the following industry certification exams:
- ITIL Foundation
- Linux+
- Project+
- PenTest+
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSIS 80 | Introduction to UNIX and Linux | 3 | S1 |
| CSIS 81 | ITIL Essentials | 1 | S1 |
| CSIS 86 | Network Security Fundamentals/Security+ Prep | 3 | S1 |
| CSCI 9 | Programming Fundamentals: Python | 3 | S2 |
| CSIS 88 | Security Practices: Penetration Testing and Discovery | 3 | S2 |
| CSIS 98 | Project Development | 2 | S2 |
| WORK 96 | Professional and Essential Skills | 1-4 | S2 |
| or | |||
| Work 99 | Career-Focused Work Experience | 1-4 | S2 |
| Total | 16-19 |
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Bay Area Regional Questions
CTE
This is the second level certificate in a 3 certificate series that offers a straightforward, tiered, stackable CoA system for Computer Networking & Security focused students who aren't looking for an AS. This Certificate of Achievement serves as a path to increase skills and industry certifications. This is a reorganization of information to make it more appealing to the student.
Colleges throughout the region offer similar programs. This reorganization and repackaging of information which has been previously approved, should not impact other colleges. Annabelle Rodriguez of Cabrillo College asserted that there is no perceived impact.
Submission Details
02/11/25 - 05:37 PM
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