Network Administration Certificate

The Information Systems Technology Department offers a three semester Certificate in Network Administration that allows students to develop the information technology (IT) skills needed to pursue a career in IT. The IT Certificate in Network Administration prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ or Cisco CCNA certification exams, or to transfer to the Associate of Science degree program upon completion. Through this certificate, students will learn how to install, configure, and maintain an organization's local and wide area networks (LAN and WAN), data communications networks, computer operating systems, and servers.

Course Requirements

Semester One - Fall 2022

Credits

Semester Two - Spring 2023

Credits

Semester Three - Fall 2023

Potential Career Path

The Network Administration Certificate will help students prepare for a range of careers and jobs, such as:

Information Analyst
Information Systems Manager (IS Manager)
Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist)
LAN Specialist (Local Area Network Specialist)
Local Area Network Administrator (LAN Administrator)
Network Administrator
Network Coordinator
Network Manager
Systems Administrator

Transfer Opportunities

Certificate programs are designed to lead to immediate employment opportunities. Any student interested in earning a degree at RCC and then transferring to a four-year school is encouraged to consider an associate degree program.

Program Faculty

Network Administration

First Name	Last Name	Title	Department	Phone	Email	Room
Valerie	Atherley	Assistant Professor	Information Systems Technology Department	857-701-1598	vatherley@rcc.mass.edu	3-431
Rosalind	Agwu-Igbani	Adjunct Professor	Information Systems Technology Department	617-427-0060 x5104	ragwuigbani@rcc.mass.edu
Ntohm	Izuchi	Adjunct Professor	Information Systems Technology Department	617-427-0060 x5163	nizuchi@rcc.mass.edu