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Planner for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation (certificate)


Official Title of Certificate: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.CIS.CCNA

Total Credit Hours: 12

Purpose: Learn to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size router and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. Includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts, and hands-on, performance-based skills. Further, it prepares students to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

Range of Occupations

  • Field support technician
  • Network administrator
  • Network associate
  • Network support 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  and CTS 110 - Network Essentials  are prerequisites for this certificate. Students entering the program with technical expertise beyond the level of CTS 107 and CTS 110 should meet with the academic chair to waive the requirements of these courses.

Term 1

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


Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTS 230 - Networking 3  
4 credit hours     

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