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Teacher: Christopher Nappi, East Campus
Information Technology – Networking is a professional course that prepares students with industry standard credentials and technical certifications to aid in their understanding of computers and the inter-working of them. While working in BCTC’s state-of-the-art lab, students will use concepts introduced in theory and reinforced through Cisco Networking Academy curriculum to build and repair
computer systems and understand and configure components of a computer networking infrastructure.
The instruction focuses on A+ Certification, Net+ Certification, Windows Operating System, Server Operating System, Active Directory for Microsoft Server 2003, Cisco CCNA Networking, Alternate Operating Systems, and Advanced Concepts of Networking. The curriculum is reviewed annually for relevancy and updated as industry standards dictate.
Upon completion of the course, students are prepared for a variety of
certification exams, including CompTIA A+ and NET+, Microsoft Certified Professional, and many facets of the Cisco Certified Network Administrator exam.
Graduates of this program are well prepared for employment as a network
systems and data analyst, computer support specialist, computer technician, and network administrator. Additional education can lead to more opportunities in networking and information technology.
What will you learn? requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 
BCTC Career Pathways:
- Network Systems & Data Analyst
- Computer Support Specialist
- Computer Technician
- Network Administrator
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BCTC Career Pathways
Can Lead To:
- Chief Information Officer
- MIS Manager
- Network Engineer
- Teledata Communications Engineer
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Industry Certifications:
CompTIA A+ Computer Technician, CompTIA Network+ Technician, Internet+
College Advanced Credits:
Central Pennsylvania College - Up to 6 credits
Lehigh Valley College - Up to 15 credits
Pennsylvania College of Technology - Up to 12 credits
Reading Area Community College - Up to 21 credits |
Program Requirements/Costs:
(approximate)
- Textbook, workbook TBD
- Industry certification testing fees $160/test
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Program Entrance Recommendations:
- Reading at grade level
- Algebra I or Geometry
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Hand-eye coordination
- Mechanical aptitude
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