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Cisco Networking and A+ Career Studies Certificate

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Cisco Networking and A+ Career Studies Certificate

If you are interested in how computers link to each other to share resources, data and applications, this Cisco Networking A+ Pathway may be for you. This program is designed to prepare you to work in a wide range of employment areas such as network installation, network technician, network administrator, network planner or network manager. The Cicso Networking A+ Pathway will prepare you for CompTIA A+ certification and Cisco certifications. Dual Enrollment completion is available.

Program Length 1 to 2 semesters Career Opportunities Network installers, network technicians

Is this Pathway for you? Yes, this program prepares

students for entry level training as network specialists.

Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll

save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

With an extensive career in the education field, Tamara Lasley understands the needs of the student and aims to provide a classroom environment in which learning is priority. She brings a wealth of Microsoft industry certifications to her classroom expertise.

Tamara Lasley

Program Coordinator LRC 215 tlasley@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2503

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 1 to 2 Semesters First Semester (Fall) ITN 106

Microcomputer Operating Systems

3

ITN 107

Pers. Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting

3

ITN 154

Introduction to Networks - CISCO I

ITN 155

Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials - CISCO II

ITN 156

Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation -CISCO III 2 3-4

ITN 260

Network Security Basics 3

TOTAL CREDITS

3-4 1

3-4 4

19-22

Pre-requisite: ITN 154 Pre-requisite: ITN 155 3 Pre-requisite or co-requisite: ITN 154 1

2

ITN 106 and ITN 107 prepares student for the A+ certification.

ITN 154, ITN 155, and ITN 156, prepares student for CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Associate).

Why start at Virginia Highlands?

For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!

Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon

SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission

The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!

Career Services & Job Opportunities!

Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.

17:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

80+

Programs of Study

84%

of Students Get Financial Aid

#1 College in the Region

Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.

vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | info@vhcc.edu PO BOX 828, Abingdon, VA 24212 VHCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

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