Computer Networking and Systems
Windows Support Technician Certificate
19 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0153
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Courses for a Certificate: |
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CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems |
3 |
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CNS 105 Networking Essentials* |
3 |
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CNS 110 Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System |
3 |
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CNS 111 Microsoft Windows Server Operating System |
3 |
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CNS 150 Microsoft Windows Desktop Technician |
4 |
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One course from the following: |
3 |
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ELT 140* or higher |
3 |
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CNS 114 Microsoft Managing a Windows Server Operating System |
3 |
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CNS 152 Data Media Infrastructure Fundamentals for IT Professionals |
3 |
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CNS 170 Principles of Information Security |
3 |
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CNS 172 Network Defense and Countermeasures |
3 |
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CNS 174 Introduction to Computer Forensics |
3 |
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CNS 176 Security+ Certification |
3 |
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*As an alternative to CNS 105 and ELT 140 or higher, students may obtain “Credit for Experiential Learning” through evaluation by Oakton faculty for any of the two third-party certifications offered by CompTIA A+ or Network+.
Students who successfully complete the requirements below with a grade of C or better may qualify for the certification exam indicated:
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Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) |
8 |
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CNS 141 Cisco Network Fundamentals |
4 |
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CNS 142 Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts |
4 |
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Cisco CCNA Voice Certification |
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Note: Student must have CCNA Certification to sit for exam and |
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CNS 147 Fundamentals of VoIP- Cisco Call Manager Express |
4 |
See Computer Networking and Systems Department page.
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