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Network Systems introduces students to the skills necessary to provide technical assistance to customers and diagnose computer problems, and troubleshoot hardware, software and computer networks. In this program, students learn skills to become Network Administration specialists to plan, implement, and coordinate business class computer network systems. There is no shortage of jobs for skilled workers in the computer and network field.
Students will learn to
Design, build, install and repair complex computer network systems
Develop programming skills for apps, computers, and networks
Apply computer forensics and information security software to keep systems safe and secure
Troubleshoot / Maintain / Use various computer systems, operating systems, and network tools.
Potential Careers
Technical Support Specialist
Help Desk Technician
Computer Security Specialist
Network Engineer
Systems Administrator
Network Administrator
Cyber Security Analyst
Industry Certifications - Here is a link for a detailed list of Certifications ---> NWS Certs
CompTIA Tech + Basic IT Knowledge & Skills (lets students explore different options in IT) - Year 1 (6 OH Points)
CompTIA A+ Computer Hardware & Software - Year 1 (6 OH Points)
CompTIA Network+ Computer Networking - Year 2 (6 OH Points)
CompTIA Security+ Computer Security - Year 2 (6 OH Points)
OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) General Industry - Year 1 (1 OH Points)
ISC2 Certified in CyberSecurity - Year 2 (1 OH Points)
Cisco Network Academy & Skills for All - These courses can lead to the following Industry Certifications (optional courses for students - all students will be required to complete some of these courses for professional development)
Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) - IT Support (6 OH Points)
Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) - Networking (6 OH Points)
Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) - Cybersecurity (6 OH Points)
Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA (12 OH Points)
Programming Certificaitions
Pending*
Vantage is an Authorized CompTIA & Cisco Partner Academy & Test Center
*Students will also have the ability to earn many Micro-Certifications that are industry recognized
Career Technical Student Organization
Business Professionals of America allows student to network with and compete against other students in their field of study at the local, regional, state, and national level in both individual and team events such as PC Servicing & Troubleshooting or Network Design Team and over 50 other categories such as Programming or Web Site Development.
College Credit Options
Vantage Career Center has partnered with several Ohio & out of state Colleges to offer courses both online and in our building. These are part of College Credit Plus & CTAG2 & other Articulation Agreements. Contact Student Services for more information.
Students also earn college credits for any Ohio or out of state University that offers CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security +, and as well as any CompTIA Elective Courses. Many colleges see Industry Certificaitons and will take classes off for obtaining those certifcations.
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