Computer Networking

Computer Networking Certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in computer networks. Students receive hands-on instruction on how to operate, install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain computers and computer networks as well as basic network security. Students will become fully prepared to take the A+ and Network+ certification tests sponsored by CompTIA and offered at testing centers throughout the country. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. This certificate requires 18 units

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To prepare students for entry-level computer networking careers in public and private sectors.

Students will take 12 units of computer network related classwork and additional six units in elective classes relating to cloud computing, computer servicing, server administration, or computer and network security.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Core Classes		(12 Units)
CS/IS 190	Introduction to Computer Networks	3	S1
CS/IS 194	Information Technology Essentials	3	S2
CS/IS 196	Advanced Networking Security Essentials	3	S1
CS/IS 197	Advanced Networking: Server Operations	3	S2
Elective Classes		(6 - 8 Units)
CS/IS 172	Unix/Linux Operating System	4	S1/S2
CS/IS 174	Unix/Linux Systems Administration	4	S1/S2
CS/IS 183	Forensics Fundamentals	3	S1/S2
CS/IS 186	Workstation Security and Support	3	S1/S2
CS/IS 193	Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking	3	S1/S2
CS/IS 240	Cloud Computing - Fundamentals	3	S1/S2
CS/IS 242	Cloud Computing - Security	3	S1/S2

Computer Science/Information System

Los Angeles Mission College Passadena City College West Los Angeles College Moorpark College Los Angeles Pierce College

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