Overview
Offered at the Augusta and Thomson Campuses
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Two Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
18 |
Program Description: The objective of this 18-hour certificate program is providing students with the following CompTIA certification objectives: High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.
A+ Service Technician: Installation, configuration, and upgrading, diagnosing and troubleshooting, safety and preventive maintenance, motherboard/processors/memory, printers, portable systems, introduction to basic networking.
Network+: Basic networking knowledge (OSI Model), physical layer, data link layer, network layer, transport layer, TCP/IP fundamentals, TCP/IP Suite: utilities, remote connectivity, security, implementing the installation of the network, maintaining and supporting the network, and troubleshooting the network. This program defines network architecture, identifies infrastructure components, monitors and analyzes network performance, and design and management of Enterprise TCP/IP networks.
Employment Opportunities: The purpose of the PC Repair and Network Technician program is to prepare the student to attain CompTIA, A+ and Network+ industry certification for entry-level microcomputer and networking support positions in the field of Information Technology.
Credentialing (Optional): Completion of this TCC provides training to sit for the following examinations to enhance employability-- A+ (Comp TIA Exams); Network+ (Comp TIA)
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Augusta/Thomson Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: PC Repair and Network Technician
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta/Thomson Day Program
Year 1 First Semester
Year 1 Second Semester
CIST 2411 can be substituted for CIST 1130 and CIST 2451 can be substituted for CIST 1401.