Certificate of Achievement Network and Security Specialist

Colleges of Contra Costa

The IT Certificate of Achievement in Network and Security Specialist prepares students to either enter the workforce as a Computer Network Support Specialists. Majority of the courses are based on IT Model Curriculum eligible to be transferrable to higher education depending on the accepting college. Computer Network Support Specialists provide technical assistance to computer users. They may answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Computer Network Support Specialists analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Graduates of the IT Certificate of Achievement in Network and Security Specialist are prepared and eligible to sit for Network+ certification, CompTIA's Server+ and Security+ exams. This program will allow students to continue their education to pursue their Associate Degree and Certificates in Information Technology.