Network Support

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• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Network Support?

• Be able to work with a variety of people across your organization, including other IT professionals
• Use your analytical & problem-solving skills every day
• Collaborate with a group or team to manage essential systems & functions
• Play a key role because organizations rely on their computer networks for day-to-day operations

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Identify an organization’s needs, help design a system & install the network hardware & software
• Maintain, test & troubleshoot network systems
• Monitor systems to make sure networks operate correctly & without interruption
• Resolve computer network problems

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• Organizations often require their network professionals be certified in the products they use, so you may need to complete certification(s).
• Being a lifelong learner will help you advance in your career because you will always need to keep up-to-date on web programming languages and be able to apply new knowledge to your work
• 3 skills or work style traits that will help you succeed in this field:
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Problem-solving skills

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

• Information Technology: Network Support, AAS

Certificates

Level 1

• Information Technology: Cisco Support
• Information Technology: Information Technology Support

Level 2

• Information Technology: Network Support

Continuing Education Programs

• Cisco Support
• Computer Network & Cybersecurity Technician (CNCT)

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!