Fundamentals of Networking
Program Type: Certificate in Applied Science
Program Level: UG
Division: Business, Computing, & Social Science
Program Duration: 8 months
Program Contact: Paul Anderson
Time: Day
Program overview
This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level information technology positions requiring hands-on technical, computer, and networking skills that support home and small business.
Entry Requirements
To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in maintaining end user devices to include personal computers, tablets, etc.
- Design and build inter-networked environments incorporating routers and switches applying proper mathematical foundations in designing scalable TCP/IP networks using appropriate protocols to meet design requirements.
- Build and maintain secure networks.
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot to solve common information technology problems and implement secure workable solutions.
- Demonstrate ability to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop and implement hardware and/or software solutions within the realm of information technology that meet specified design and performance requirements.