Computer Networking Technology Fundamentals

This one-semester program covers the fundamentals of computer networking  technology. These core courses  provide the necessary skills for those seeking entry-level employment as computer service technicians without areas of specialization. General topics include personal computer servicing, troubleshooting, computer operating systems, and personal computer troubleshooting. This fundamentals certificate will prepare students with the requisite knowledge for subsequent Computer and Networking Technology  certificates and degrees. The courses in the fundamentals certificate  approach computer repair from a hardware-first perspective, as distinct from other programs with a software or applications emphasis. This focus reflects the department's core belief that a solid understanding of electronics reinforces the necessary knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and repair computing equipment.

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Upon completing the Computer and Networking Technology Fundamentals Certificate, students achieve competencies in the basics of personal computer servicing, computer operating systems, and personal computer troubleshooting.  Students are prepared to work as computer technicians, service technicians, and desktop support , and have the ability to use hardware and software tools, utilities, and equipment to diagnose and repair personal computing equipment. This program differs from other CTE programs at the college as we do not have a Computer and Networking Technology certificate that can be completed within the first semester of enrollment. Further, this certificate is a laddered certificate that can be applied towards subsequent level Computer and  Networking Technology certificates and the A.S. degree of the same name offered by the department.

This certificate is comprised of 3 Computer Networking Technology courses including CNET50, CNET52, and CNET54 and can be completed in one fall semester.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
CNET50	Personal Computing Servicing	4	S1
CNET52	PC Operating Systems	4	S1
CNET54	PC Troubleshooting	4	S1

Electronics and Computer Networking Technology Department

Unable to find any college which offers a similar program to ours. Some offer basic electronic courses, and many offer computer science or computer information systems, but none offer a hardware based computer repair certificate.

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