Information Technology Network Specialist - Madison Area Technical College

Information Technology Network Specialist from Madison Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. About: The Information Technology-Network Specialist program prepares qualified individuals to administer, install, maintain and troubleshoot data and voice networks . The Network Specialist has a working knowledge of Local Area Networks (LANs); Wide Area Networks (WANs), and their interconnectivity to nodes, servers, and other end user devices in the enterprise network . Students receive hands-on training in network operating systems, user administration, network security, network design, and implementing voice over IP (VoIP). Instruction includes: managing Network Operating Systems (NOS) and client software, network security measures, user accounting, and monitoring network event logs for problem resolution. The program also prepares the graduates to test for the Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate), the Cisco CCNA-Voice, the MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist): Windows Vista Configuration and Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, the CompTIA A+, and the CompTIA Network+ certifications, as well as CCNA Security. Program Outcomes: 1. Establish, maintain & troubleshoot advanced networking configurations (Voice over IP, Quality of Service, Wireless). 2. Configure, maintain & troubleshoot routing protocols between routers. 3. Control network access using firewalls and ACL's. 4. Create and manage a network environment with network operating system commands and a variety of troubleshooting tools. (Windows, Linux) 5. Manage a network environment using debugging tools or scripting. 6. Establish network connectivity (switches, VLANs, routers). 7. Install, configure and troubleshoot devices in the network. (workstations, servers, routers). 8. Solve problems individually and in a team environment. View more details on Madison Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.