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Network Services Certificate

Be tech savvy

Credits

12

Start Terms

Fall

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Spring

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Summer

Available

On Campus

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Online

Tuition

$8,956.50

estimated per semester

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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.

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The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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 Administration, Computer Science or Cyber Operations.

  • Help desk support
  • Desktop support technician
  • Customer support specialist

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate in Network Services, 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

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