Information Technology Technician Overview (6143)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem/default.aspx
Program Description
This college credit certificate program prepares individuals to plan, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot and manage computer networks in a LAN/WAN environment. Students will be prepared to apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge to the workplace utilizing technical skills learned during the program. This certificate covers the core competencies for networking but does not contain General Education requirements.
Course content includes computer hardware concepts, networking terminology, Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory implementation and administration, Linux implementation and administration, and network security. These courses cover competencies for several certifications: A+ and Network.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
Approximate program length: one year.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth, Loxahatchee Groves, Belle Glade and Boca Raton campuses.
For More Information
Professor Virginia Carneiro de Paula, Department Chair, carneirv@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3367 (Lake Worth)
Professor John Hadley, Department Chair, hadleyj@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 862-4437 (Boca Raton)
Employment Opportunities
This program prepares students for employment as help desk and network support specialists.
Career Path Notes
Credits earned in this certificate will transfer directly into the Information Management College Credit Certificate and the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Networking Administrator.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 21)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2402 | Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CET2792 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 21
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2402 | Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CET2792 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 21