Knox County Career Center Schools

Your Future. Our Mission.

Is COMPUTER NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY for you?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO...

• Solve complex computer technology problems?
• Obtain training in computer hardware repair & maintenance, software troubleshooting & network administration?
  
• Earn industry certifications?

IN THIS LAB YOU WILL NEED:

• Project management skills
• Strong communication
• Willingness to work with a team
• Math and reasoning skills
• Ability to problem-solve
• Efficient time management
• Excellent work ethic

IN COMPUTER NETWORK TECHNOLOGY YOU WILL EARN CERTIFICATION IN:

• Cisco CCT: Routing & Switching
• Cisco CCNA: Routing & Switching
• CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Net+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Linux+
• Microsoft Office Specialist
  • Microsoft Word Specialist
  • Microsoft Excel Specialist
  • Microsoft Powerpoint Specialist
  • Microsoft Outlook Specialist
• Microsoft Office Expert
  • Microsoft Word Expert
  • Microsoft Excel Expert
  • Microsoft Access Expert
• Information Technology Specialist
  • Cybersecurity
  • Device Configuration and Management
  • Networking
  • Network Security

SKILLS TAUGHT IN THIS PROGRAM:

• Computer Hardware Repair
• Computer Hardware Maintenance
• Computer Concepts
• Troubleshooting
• Computer Networking
• Cyber Security
• Information Technology Basics
• Project Management
• Customer Relations
• Economic & Business Concepts

TYPICAL WAGES FOR JOBS IN THIS FIELD:

• Computer Support - $55,510
• Network Administrators - $84,810
• Information Security Analyst- $103,590
• System Analyst - $93,730
• Computer & IS Manager - $151,150
  
  * National median salaries
  * Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020
  * May require post-high school degrees

CAREER OPTIONS OPEN WITH THIS CERTIFICATION: 

• Computer Support Specialist
• Systems Analyst
• Help Desk Attendant
• PC Technician

CAREER OPTIONS WITH ADDITIONAL TRAINING/EDUCATION: 

• Network Specialist
• Network Administrator
• Technology Coordinator
• Computer Security Specialist
• C & IS Manager

ARTICULATED AGREEMENTS

• Ohio Transfer to Degree CTAG Program
• North Central State College
• Central Ohio Technical College
• Kent State University