Networking (Cisco, CompTIA)

  Businesses, schools, and other organizations are becoming increasingly reliant on computer networks, which explains why workers with networking skills are in high demand. If you'd like to learn the fundamentals of computer networking in terms you can easily understand, this course is for you. Learn why networks have become so important, how software and hardware makes networking possible, and how networks function. This course will give you the foundation you need to begin training for employment in a computer networking career.

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• Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) - Prepare for your CCNA Exam in just 13 Weeks!
  Anoka-Ramsey Community College’s Cisco training, offered in partnership with Cisco Systems, prepares you to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.  CCNA certification prepares you to implement Cisco technologies in the workplace.  Classes are taught in a state-of-the-art lab by Cisco-certified trainers with extensive industry experience.  Tuition includes course materials and a Cisco CCNA exam voucher.    The Cisco training program focuses on practical, real-world exercises and applications.  As a CCNA-certified professional, you will be able to install, configure and operate LAN and WAN services for small networks including, but not limited to, uses of IP, EIGRP, OSPF, Frame Relay, RIPv2, VLAN, IRPand Ethernet protocols.

• CompTIA Network+
  The CompTIA Network+ certification is the worldwide standard of competency for professionals with nine months experience in network support or administration.  The Network+ certification validates technical competency in networking administration and support.  Those holding Network+ certification demonstrate critical knowledge of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network support.  The technology community identifies Network+ as the perfect entry point into a networking career.