2010-2011 College Catalog - North Florida Community College

NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATIONS
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NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA A+
The coursework is developed by the Cisco Learning Institute to educate students in the basic principles of
PC upgrade, troubleshooting, and repair. If you have always wondered how computers work or wanted a
job working on computers, then this is the certi cation to obtain. In addition, this is a great place to start
your certi cation journey since most of the skills learned are required in the other certi cation tracks.
Basics:
• 1 course: CET1171C
• Focuses on the repair and/or upgrade of Personal Computers
• Preps students for careers as PC Support Specialists
• 2 certi cation exams: 220-301 and 220-302
• Estimated cost for certi cation: $600 (books, tuition, fees, exam)
Cisco Certi ed Network Associate (CCNA)
The coursework is developed by the Cisco Learning Institute to educate students in the basic principles
of networking, develop their design and con guration skills, and prepare them for careers in the IT
eld. The four courses MUST be taken in sequence. CET1600C and 1610C are also offered in a Blended
Distance Learning format where most course-work is completed independently and hands-on labs are
accomplished on scheduled Saturday meetings.
Basics:
• 4 courses: CET1600C, 1610C, 2615C, & 2620C
• Focuses on the ‘hardware’ end of networking – design and construction of data networks
• Preps students for careers as Network Engineers or Designers
• 1 certi cation exam: 640-801
• Estimated cost for certi cation: $1000 (books, tuition, fees, exam)
CompTIA Network+
This is an optional certi cation for students who have successfully completed the CCNA program of study.
This certi cation covers the same general principles of networking but in a vendor-neutral format.
Basics:
• CCNA courses prep for this certi cation also
• 1 certi cation exam: N10-002
• Estimated cost for certi cation: $200 (exam)
2010-2011 NFCC College Catalog