Dakota State University students walking around campus

Rise with us

DSU is a place where innovation meets opportunity. We are a nationally recognized leader in technology-driven education, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. With hands-on learning experiences, expert faculty, and cutting-edge facilities, we prepare you for modern careers. Choose from a wide range of affordable, forward-thinking programs that allow you to shape your own path. Your future begins today.

Majors & Degrees

Network Services Certificate

Be tech savvy

Credits

12

Start Terms

Fall

|

Spring

|

Summer

Available

On Campus

|

Online

Tuition

$5,768.40

estimated total cost

More tuition details

Every piece of technology contains network hardware and software. But how do they interact? How do they communicate? How are they fixed when broke? Discover the answers and learn network service fundamentals as you embark on a journey to adhere to your career goals.

Manage and troubleshoot digital networks. Use Local Area Network (LAN) planning, installation, and problem determination procedures. Comprehend operating systems. Encompass technical networking essentials. Assess and mitigate risks. Resolve Informational Technology (IT) issues. Evolve in a field you love.

Prepare for the future

All courses in this certificate program meet core or elective requirements for additional degrees, so they are stackable into the associate and bachelor’s degrees in network and security administrationcomputer science or cyber operations.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the Network Services Certificate , students will:

  • Develop skills in problem-solving, algorithm development, design, and programming concepts
  • Understand the role of the operating system in computer operations
  • Understand LAN planning, installation, and problem determination procedures
  • Understand the technical networking essentials of the development, maintenance, and use of eCommerce sites

Related Programs