NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMS
ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
OVERVIEW
The Network Operating Systems certificate
program is designed to give technical training
and hands-on experience to students who
have a degree in computer information
systems. You will gain the skills you need to
manage the multivendor networks found in
many organizations.
SPECIAL FEATURE
The courses will be taught by certified
Microsoft and Novell instructors using
flexible computer-based training to meet your
scheduling and learning requirements.
STUDENT PROFILE
As a Network Operating Systems student, you
should:
❚ Have a degree in computer information
systems or equivalent experience
PREPARATION FOR ADMISSION
The following experiences will help you
prepare for this certificate:
❚ Keyboarding
❚ Algebra
❚ Computer Applications/Programming
❚ Introduction to Computer Networking
OUTCOMES
Employers will expect you, after completing
this Network Operating Systems certificate, to
be able to:
❚ Perform tasks required of a network
administrator.
❚ Set up computer networks.
❚ Provide technical support for computers.
❚ Plan and implement a TCP/IP network
infrastructure.
❚ Maintain and troubleshoot Novell and
Microsoft Directory services.
❚ Implement and support network services
on NetWare and Linux platforms.
OFFERED AT RICE LAKE
CURRICULUM
Number Course Title
10150131
10150132
10150133
10150134
10150135
10150137
Novell NetWare Administration 1 ▲
Novell NetWare Administration 2 ▲
Implementing Active Directory Services ▲
Network Infrastructure Administration ▲
Windows Server Administration ▲
Novell Linux Services Administration ▲
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OVERVIEW
The Networking Professional certificate
program is designed to give information
technical professionals a path to complete
industry certification while advancing
their skills. Students should have
experience in information technology or
telecommunications.
SPECIAL FEATURE
Friendly, skilled instructors with an emphasis
for a hands-on teaching environment
will teach the courses. Topics within the
certificate will help prepare the student for
industry certification in Comp TIA:Network+,
A+, Security +, and the Cisco Certified
Networking Associate (CCNA). Taking 3
certifications exams is a requirement of the
certificate program.
STUDENT PROFILE
As a Networking Professional Specialist
certificate student, you should be
near completion, or have completed
a degree in information technology or
telecommunications. Students completing
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2
2
2
2
2
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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
This course requires a prerequisite and/or corequisite.
Please refer to the course description section toward
the back of this catalog.
CAREER OUTLOOK
After graduating from this certificate, you will
be ready for your career as a:
❚ Microcomputer Network/Technical
Coordinator
❚ Network Administrator
❚ Network Technician
❚ Microcomputer Operations Specialist
❚ Network Support Specialist
NETWORKING PROFESSIONAL
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
Credits
OFFERED AT RICE LAKE
Cisco 1-4, will receive credit for CCNA 1-4
Prep and Networking Fundamentals in this
certificate.
CAREER OUTLOOK
After achieving this certificate, you will be
ready for your career as a:
PREPARATION FOR ADMISSION
The following experiences will help you
prepare for this certificate:
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Network hardware configuration
Router setup and configuration
Switch configuration
PC hardware installation and
troubleshooting
❚ Network management
❚ Operating System Management
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OUTCOMES
Employers will expect you, after completing
this certificate, to:
❚ Configure hardware and software.
❚ Identify security issues.
❚ Plan and implement routers into TCP/IP
network infrastructure.
❚ Plan, implement, and support wired and
wireless networks.
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Network/Technical Coordinator
Network Administrator/Manager
Network Technician or Support Specialist
Computer Support Specialist
CURRICULUM
Number Course Title
10150125
10150126
10150150
10150152
10150151
10150153
10150154
10150155
10150156
Credits
CompTIA A+ Computer Essentials ▲
CompTIA A+ IT Technician ▲
Networking Fundamentals or
IT Security
CompTIA Network+ Certification Prep
CCNA 1 Prep
CCNA 2 Prep ▲
CCNA 3 Prep ▲
CCNA 4 Prep ▲
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
16
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This course requires a prerequisite and/or corequisite.
Please refer to the course description section toward
the back of this catalog.
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