Networking Technician Certificate Program
National City, USA
DURATION
20 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 9,760
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Introduction
Take The First Step in Becoming a Networking Technician
Accelerate your learning with hands-on technical training and problem-solving skills critical for professional network technicians. This program will prepare you to successfully earn up to two Networking Technician Certifications (CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA), so that you can demonstrate to future employers that you have the skills needed to be successful in the workplace. In addition, with CIAT’s stackable courses, all Certificate-level courses count towards your completion of an Associate or Bachelor's degree.
Immersive, Hands-On Learning With At-Home Lab Kits
CIAT’s IT and networking foundational courses combine live, interactive lectures with Build-Your-Own-Computer kits where students learn to build their own computers at home to provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience.
Networking Technician Certifications
Accelerate your career and build your networking skills with the industry’s most in-demand networking certifications. CompTIA Network+ demonstrates a strong foundation in network fundamentals, while Cisco CCNA helps you position yourself ahead of the pack to compete for more advanced, higher-salaried positions. Start earning your computer network technician training and certifications today!
Why Get Certified?
Don’t rely on a degree or certificate alone to prepare for your next job. Industry certifications help you stand apart from your competition, increase your earning potential, and open opportunities for career advancement.
With no exam fees and unlimited attempts on most exams*, we don’t rest until you’re certified. With every CIAT certification training course, everything you need to succeed is included in the cost of your tuition:
- No exam fees
- Unlimited attempts*
- Unique certification-focused curriculum
- Build Your Own Computer with at-home lab kits
- Live online classes with industry-certified instructors
- Personalized career services support
*Some exclusions apply
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Ideal Students
Program Eligibility
- Prior industry experience needed: 12 months+
- Prior industry certifications recommended: CompTIA A+
Admissions
Curriculum
A Learning Path Designed for Career-Minded Students
Take advantage of the flexibility of participating in immersive live online classes, or watching class recordings on your own time – with small class sizes, industry expert instructors, hands-on training, virtual labs and computer kits, and tutoring sessions to support student success.
Don’t put your career on hold. Join hundreds of CIAT students thriving in online IT and coding courses. Take advantage of this unique time to pursue a stable, profitable, and exciting career in tech.
Live classes are scheduled two nights per week, from 6pm to 10:30pm PST Mondays & Tuesdays, or Wednesdays & Thursdays.
| Live Online Classes* | Built-In Flexibility |
| Small class sizes | Hands-on training through virtual labs |
| Extra tutoring | Career Services |
*Live class offering is subject to availability. Most classes at CIAT offer live class sessions. When live class sessions are not available, students will be placed in asynchronous class sessions with live tutoring and instructor office hour sessions.
Curriculum
Technical Courses
- Network Fundamentals (Part 1)
- Network Fundamentals (Part 2)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (Part 1)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (Part 2)
General Education Courses
None. This is a technical Certificate program and does not require any general education courses.
Tips for Success
What does it take to be successful at CIAT? Success doesn’t happen by chance. Making a career change takes hard work, perseverance when times get tough, and consistency in effort.
- Plan to spend 20-30 hours per week towards your coursework.
You get out what you put in. Plan ahead to make sure you are making your education a priority in your personal schedule. - Be an active participant in your education.
Ask questions, engage with your classmates, and stay connected to our CIAT Student Services Team. - Attend the live classes.
Whenever possible, build your personal schedule around the schedule of your live classes (or be diligent about watching the live class recordings). - Ask for help.
Speak up when you feel overwhelmed, or have difficulty with a concept. - Embrace failure.
Take advantage of our unique unlimited certification policy. If you're putting in the work, we are here to support you every step of the way. The only way to fail is to give up.
Program Outcome
What You'll Learn
The Computer Network Technician Certificate program helps early-stage IT professionals move beyond the basics of hardware and software troubleshooting to build a specialized career in network administration.
- Design, configure, and troubleshoot common wired and wireless networks and network devices
- Learn about emerging technologies such as mobile, cloud, unified communications and virtualization technologies
- Configure and troubleshoot LANs, WANs, TCP/IP, cabling, network applications, and more
- Install, operate, and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network
- Configure Cisco routers and switches using Cisco Packet Tracker virtual simulation tools
- Master basic network security skills using Cisco networking platform
Career Opportunities
Networking Technician Certificate Career Opportunities
Our CISCO Certificate programs are designed for IT professionals and network engineers who want to expand their knowledge in the area of network administration and network security. Get hands-on training at CIAT to build your confidence in network communications, including routers, switches, and firewalls, to push your career to the next level.
Our Networking Technician Certificate program prepares students for potential roles such as:
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Computer Network Architect
Get started on your Network Technician career path with CIAT.
CIAT Career Services
When it comes to taking the steps to prepare for your dream job, CIAT will be there to help you every step of the way. Our extensive career services focus on both your professional and personal development to help prepare you for a career in the growing tech industry.
- Career Coaching
- Technology Workshops
- Resume Editor
- Mock Interviews
- LinkedIn Optimization
- Personalized Career Services Support
- Career Fairs
- Volunteer Opportunities
English Language Requirements
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