IT Network Specialist - Milwaukee Area Technical College

IT Network Specialist from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. Overview ? The IT Network Specialist associate degree program prepares you for a career in designing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and implementing security on computers, computer networks and network operating systems. Through hands-on activities, you will set up and configure network operating systems and network equipment such as servers, PCs, switches and routers. The IT Network Specialist program also prepares you for many industry- sought certifications including the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA 2003), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+. In addition to the associate degree program, IT network certificates are available: LAN Specialist, Microsoft Network and Cisco Internetworking. Career Outlook ? Employment opportunities for network specialists are expected to grow dramatically. Major factors in the rising demand include the necessity of sharing information and resources, the exponential growth of networks and client/server environments, and the need for IT specialists who can problem-solve. Program Learning Outcomes ? As a graduate of the program, employers will expect you to be able to: Implement and manage network security Install and upgrade network/server hardware, software and operating systems Support, monitor and maintain computers and computer networks Control network access using firewalls, ACL\\\'s and VLANs Implement methods to increase network performance Troubleshoot and resolve network problems Work with emerging technologies such as machine virtualization, wireless networking and VoIP Develop technical documentation Concentrate on detailed projects for long periods of time Solve problems individually and in a team environment Possible Careers: Cisco Certified Network Associate Desktop Support Specialist IT Field Technician Junior Network Administrator Junior Network Engineer/Analyst/Specialist Network Specialist Network Technician Novell CNA (Certified Novell Administrator) View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.