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Networking Technologies, Cyber Advance
Advance your IT career with real-world networking skills and CompTIA Network+ prep—plus career coaching, coalition resources, and more.
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Course description
Boost your IT career by mastering essential networking concepts and earning a credential employers trust. This course builds the advanced skills needed to design, manage, and troubleshoot networks across business environments. You'll work with LANs, WANs, and Internet systems while strengthening your understanding of protocols, configurations, operations, and network security.
Through a flexible hybrid format that combines weekly live virtual instruction with self-paced labs and reading, this course prepares you for the CompTIA Network+ exam—an industry-standard credential that signals technical proficiency and job readiness. As part of the Cyber Advance program, you'll also gain access to exclusive career development resources including resume support, job fair insights, and employer-aligned guidance from the regional cyber coalition.
This course is your next step toward a high-impact career in IT networking and cybersecurity. Whether you’re ready to level up or specialize in a growing tech field, you’ll graduate with the confidence and skill set to lead.
Course outcomes
- Master Networking Basics
Summarize core networking concepts, protocols, and operations. - Install and Configure Networks
Set up, test, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and Internet environments. - Support Secure Operations
Implement security protocols to safeguard business network infrastructure. - Compare Network Solutions
Identify the right applications of LANs, WANs, and cloud systems. - Implement Real-Time Tools
Use hands-on labs to simulate network setups and incident responses. - Diagnose and Resolve Issues
Use tools and strategies to troubleshoot technical network problems. - Prepare for Network+ Exam
Practice and refine skills aligned to certification standards. - Build Career Confidence
Access coaching, resume help, and job-readiness support to accelerate momentum.
The learning experience
This course is for learners with foundational IT knowledge who want to grow in roles like network technician, server admin, or systems specialist. You should be familiar with Windows OS and have completed the IT Fundamentals course or have equivalent experience. The course uses a hybrid model with one weekly live session (recorded if missed) plus flexible, asynchronous lab and textbook work.
Cost
Invest in your professional growth. This course is available for $3500.
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