Network Communication Specialist - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Network Communication Specialist from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Associate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. The IT - Network Communications Specialist program prepares students to maintain and support local and wide area networks, computer communications systems including router and switch configurations, hardware & software infrastructure management/design, voice and video over IP, private telephone systems (PBX), voicemail systems, and video production. Potential students should enjoy hands-on activities, working with people, and problem solving activities. Prior computer experience is beneficial, but not required. Network Communication Specialists are needed in almost any business using local and/or wide area networks, the Internet or Intranets, and telephony systems. Career Oportunities Graduates are prepared for positions in a wide variety of organizations and businesses. Opportunities for employment exist in accounting firms, banks, schools, hospitals, insurance companies, manufacturing firms, and government agencies as: Network Administrator: Designs,implements, and maintains local area and wide area computer networks needed for the efficient functioning of the firm Network Assistant: Assists the network administrator with all aspects of the firm's information network(s) Information Technology Support: Works directly with end users to maintain and troubleshoot information systems Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of database concepts. Provide assistance and a variety of support services to network users within the organization. Use the fundamental principles of systems analysis and design to solve organizational needs. Apply error detection and testing techniques. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and operating system software. Troubleshoot the communications network when problems arise and develop a solution plan. Install and upgrade software, hardware, and equipment. Maintain the organization's communications network. Assist with network design, testing, and documentation for implementing a communications network. Demonstrate knowledge of basic communications network electronics. Install, support, and maintain a Local Area Network (LAN) and/or a Wide Area Network (WAN). View more details on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.