Program Description
The Network Technician technical certificate of credit provides basic training in computer information systems networking. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of network administration. Upon graduation, students will be able to install, configure, and maintain networks using Windows networking software.
Career Information
Occupation
Computer Network Support Specialists
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 12.4% nationally and 17.4% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $50,943 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations and add 286,600 new jobs over the 2008-18 decade. Excellent job prospects are expected. Workers can enter this field with many different levels of formal education, but relevant computer skills are always needed. Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations and add 286,600 new jobs over the 2008-18 decade. Excellent job prospects are expected. Workers can enter this field with many different levels of formal education, but relevant computer skills are always needed.
Salary Trends
Hourly Salary $24.00
Annual Salary $50,943
Annual wages can be higher than expected based on the organization location and demands.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Peter Ejindu
Program Coordinator, Computer Information Systems
Academic Building C2310A
404-225-4538
pejindu@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms
Credit Hours: 14
Estimated Program Cost: $2,884
Required Courses
Occupational Courses - (14 Credits)
| CIST xxxx | CIST Operating Systems Elective | 3 |
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| | Select one of the following courses | |
| CIST 1401 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| | Or | |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 14
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to install server and professional Windows operating systems.
2. Graduates will be able to add users and maintain Active Directory for network administration.