Computer Networking Information Technology, Certificate of Achievement
Computer Networking Information Technology, Certificate of Achievement
The Computer Networking/IT Certificate of Achievement prepares students for excellent career opportunities that are in demand such as a PC technician, IT support technician, IT help desk, computer network engineer, network administrator, cybersecurity professional, wireless network administrator, virtualization specialist, cloud-based solution advisor and implementer, and IT sales. Courses within the program prepare students for Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft certification exams.
Oxnard College’s academic partnerships with Cisco, CompTIA, TestOut, and Microsoft provides students with significant discounts on certification exams. The College has also partnered with Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS so that students can be trained on these popular cloud computing platforms. As a Cisco Networking Academy, Oxnard College students receive hands-on training on Cisco Systems networking gear.
The field of Computer Networking/IT evolves at a fast pace and the program frequently updates course content to keep up with the changes in the industry. The program is a Cisco Networking Academy, CompTIA Authorized Partner Program, and a member of Microsoft Azure for Education which entitles students to free Microsoft software titles. Oxnard College’s relationships with these leaders in the industry helps to keep curriculum and training current.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 21 | |
| CNIT R101 | IT Essentials | 3 |
| CNIT R120 | Cisco CCNA Computer Networking I | 4 |
| CNIT R121 | Cisco CCNA Computer Networking II | 4 |
| CNIT R130 | Administer Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System | 3 |
| CNIT R145 | CompTIA Security+ IT Security and Certification Preparation | 3 |
| CNIT R151 | Cloud Computing and Virtualization | 4 |
| Select a minimum of 9 units from the following (no more than 4 units of COT may be selected): | 9 | |
| CNIT R127 | Wireless Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNIT R131 | Administer Microsoft Windows Server | 3 |
| CNIT R143 | Linux Fundamentals | 3 |
| CNIT R144 | CompTIA Network+ Fundamentals and Certification Preparation | 4 |
| CNIT R146 | Cybersecurity: Fundamentals of Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| COT R190V | Occupational Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience | 1-4 |
| COT R191V | Occupational Cooperative Paid Work Experience | 1-4 |
| Total Required Units for Certificate | 30-33 | |
To complete the Certificate of Achievement, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| CNIT R101 | IT Essentials | 3 |
| CNIT R120 | Cisco CCNA Computer Networking I | 4 |
| CNIT R130 | Administer Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System | 3 |
| Select one course from CNIT elective list | 3-4 | |
| Units/Hours | 13-14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CNIT R121 | Cisco CCNA Computer Networking II | 4 |
| CNIT R151 | Cloud Computing and Virtualization | 4 |
| Select one course from CNIT elective list | 3-4 | |
| Units/Hours | 11-12 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CNIT R145 | CompTIA Security+ IT Security and Certification Preparation | 3 |
| Select two courses from CNIT elective list | 6-8 | |
| Units/Hours | 9-11 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 33-37 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to upgrade a personal computer and install an operating system so that it can participate on a network.
- Create a routed network utilizing the proper cabling, IP addressing scheme, and routing protocol.
- Troubleshoot and properly document a computer network problem using a structured methodology.
- Implement technologies to create a secure network to protect the confidentiality of data and demonstrate competency in mitigating network vulnerabilities.
- Demonstrate competency in soft skills to include the ability to write utilizing proper grammar and spelling, the ability to work in a team in a research activity, and the ability to present a computer networking/IT topic as part of a team.