Overview
The Networking Specialist Certificate provides the core sequence of courses needed to prepare for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of a network infrastructure. The student will work with active directory services. The sequence of courses provides a foundation for students seeking certification through industry-standard examinations.
Students must earn a cumulative grade of “C” or better in all courses offered within the Information Systems Department Technology to be eligible for graduation.
How to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (12 Credit Hours) |
IST-200 |
Cisco LAN Concepts Cisco LAN Concepts ID: IST-200 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of small local area networks - home and small office/home offices (SOHO) networks. Topics include an introduction to networking, basic cabling for SOHO, LAN addressing and network services, basic security and wireless, planning and building a home network. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| IST-257 |
LAN Network Server Technologies LAN Network Server Technologies ID: IST-257 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of network operating system technologies including network operating system architecture, the installation, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of network resources, and network administration functions such as user/group maintenance, network security, print services, remote access, fault tolerance, backup and recovery. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| CPT-176 |
Microcomputer Operating Systems Microcomputer Operating Systems ID: CPT-176 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers operating system concepts of microcomputers, including file maintenance, disk organization, batch files and subdirectory concepts. This course also provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform post-installation and day-to-day administration on task in a single- domain or multiple-domain Microsoft Windows NT-based network. Instruction includes: disk resources and management; tracking usage and disk space; creating and administering user and group accounts; administering the MS Windows NT Server and Windows NT Workstation operating system in a real world environment. |
3 | |||||
| CPT-209 |
Computer Systems Management Computer Systems Management ID: CPT-209 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines the methods and procedures used in maintaining microcomputer systems. Topics include hardware and software installation, configuration, operations, and troubleshooting. This course also serves as foundational training in supporting the MS Windows NT operating system. Students learn to boot up, install, configure and trouble shoot the Windows NT operating system. Instruction includes how to manage system policies; file systems, how to configure protocols; NT networking services; remote access; implementing network clients; file synchronization and directory replication. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-227 |
Internet Operations and Management Internet Operations and Management ID: IST-227 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the duties/responsibilities of an internet webmaster, appropriate hardware, software & telecommunications technology, designing, implementing & maintaining a web site, and utilizing security mechanisms. Also covered is installing, configuring and testing TCP/IP. Topics include Subnet addressing; implementing IP routing; dynamic host configuration protocol; IP address resolution; NetBIOS name resolution; Windows Internet Name Service; connectivity; in heterogeneous environments; implementing Microsoft SNMP service; performance optimization and troubleshooting. |
• | 3 | |||
| CPT-255 |
Operating System Fundamentals Operating System Fundamentals ID: CPT-255 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines popular operating systems of several different types of computers. Topics include command languages, utility programs, and screen design. This course also examines designing, implementing and supporting the Window NT Server network operating system in a multidomain enterprise environment. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$3,204.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-200 |
Cisco LAN Concepts Cisco LAN Concepts ID: IST-200 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of small local area networks - home and small office/home offices (SOHO) networks. Topics include an introduction to networking, basic cabling for SOHO, LAN addressing and network services, basic security and wireless, planning and building a home network. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| CPT-176 |
Microcomputer Operating Systems Microcomputer Operating Systems ID: CPT-176 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers operating system concepts of microcomputers, including file maintenance, disk organization, batch files and subdirectory concepts. This course also provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform post-installation and day-to-day administration on task in a single- domain or multiple-domain Microsoft Windows NT-based network. Instruction includes: disk resources and management; tracking usage and disk space; creating and administering user and group accounts; administering the MS Windows NT Server and Windows NT Workstation operating system in a real world environment. |
3 | |||||
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-257 |
LAN Network Server Technologies LAN Network Server Technologies ID: IST-257 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of network operating system technologies including network operating system architecture, the installation, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of network resources, and network administration functions such as user/group maintenance, network security, print services, remote access, fault tolerance, backup and recovery. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| CPT-209 |
Computer Systems Management Computer Systems Management ID: CPT-209 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines the methods and procedures used in maintaining microcomputer systems. Topics include hardware and software installation, configuration, operations, and troubleshooting. This course also serves as foundational training in supporting the MS Windows NT operating system. Students learn to boot up, install, configure and trouble shoot the Windows NT operating system. Instruction includes how to manage system policies; file systems, how to configure protocols; NT networking services; remote access; implementing network clients; file synchronization and directory replication. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-227 |
Internet Operations and Management Internet Operations and Management ID: IST-227 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the duties/responsibilities of an internet webmaster, appropriate hardware, software & telecommunications technology, designing, implementing & maintaining a web site, and utilizing security mechanisms. Also covered is installing, configuring and testing TCP/IP. Topics include Subnet addressing; implementing IP routing; dynamic host configuration protocol; IP address resolution; NetBIOS name resolution; Windows Internet Name Service; connectivity; in heterogeneous environments; implementing Microsoft SNMP service; performance optimization and troubleshooting. |
• | 3 | |||
| CPT-255 |
Operating System Fundamentals Operating System Fundamentals ID: CPT-255 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines popular operating systems of several different types of computers. Topics include command languages, utility programs, and screen design. This course also examines designing, implementing and supporting the Window NT Server network operating system in a multidomain enterprise environment. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$3,204.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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