Network Repair and Service Technician - Forrest Junior College

Network Repair and Service Technician from Forrest Junior College is a Campus Certificate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. The Network Repair and Service Technician program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the wholesale or retail computer environment installing, repairing, and/or maintaining computer networks. Software application knowledge is stressed as an integral component of troubleshooting and diagnosing service and repair problems. Students study the Microsoft Office XP Suite and learn the applications of such software within normal business practices and business problem solving. The Network Repair and Service portion of the program was developed in accordance with the guidelines recommended by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Included are fundamentals of local area networks (LANs), configuring and installing the TCP/IP clients, and other networking technologies. This class will also cover materials dealing with the duties of a network administrator, good troubleshooting practices, and issues involved in network security. Upon successful completion of this program, and usually after 18-24 months experience in the IT industry, graduates are encouraged to take the Network+ Certification. Courses satisfactorily completed with a grade of "C" or better in this program may be transferred toward more advanced study in the associate degree program in Business Administration. Graduates who are interested in starting and managing their own businesses are encouraged to pursue the associate degree. Graduates may work as a network repair technician, a technical support service technician, or in other entry-level information technology positions. Upon graduation, the student is awarded a Network Repair and Service Technician Diploma. View more details on Forrest College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.