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Planner for Cyber Technology (certificate)


Official Title of Certificate: Cyber Technology, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.CIS.CYBER-TECH

Total Credit Hours: 27

Purpose: Prepares students for entry-level jobs in Customer Service and Technical Support. Gain the skills and knowledge to perform basic troubleshooting of computer systems and networks. Acquire in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, Cisco ISO and experience configuring Cisco routers.

Created by five member colleges of the National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Consortium with funding from a U.S. Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career training (TAACCCT) grant.

Range of Occupations

  • Computer User Support Specialist
  • Help Desk Representative
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Network Technician

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Adrian Pringle

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Note:  CTS 107 - Cyber Essentials  is a prerequisite for this certificate. After completing CTA 105 and CTA 205, students should meet with the academic chair to waive the requirements of this course.

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTA 105 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 1   3 credit hours     
CTA 205 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 2   3 credit hours     


Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTS 110 - Network Essentials  
4 credit hours     


Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTS 130 - Networking 1  
4 credit hours     
CTS 131 - Networking 2  
4 credit hours     
CTS 140 - Network Security Fundamentals  
4 credit hours     


Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTS 230 - Networking 3  
4 credit hours     
STM 213 - Professional Skills for STEM  OR CYB 270 - Cyber Capstone   1 credit hour     

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