Networking Specialist

Campuses

Clarkesville

Credentials Offered

Associate Degree
Diploma
Certificate

Program Length

2-5 Semesters

TUITION-FREE ELIGIBLE

This department has programs that are eligible for 100% tuition coverage. 

Networking Specialist

Organizations depend on Networking Specialists to configure, troubleshoot, and maintain their computer systems and networks. Learn in-demand skills and obtain world recognized industry certifications while studying toward your Networking Specialist degree.

The Computer Information Systems – Networking Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as networking specialists.

Credentials You Can Earn

Associates Degree

Networking Specialist AAS Degree

Certificates & Diploma

Networking Specialist Diploma

CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation Certificate

CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation Certificate

Network Support Specialist Certificate

Network Technician Certificate

PC Repair and Network Technician Certificate

Career Opportunities

Individuals who graduate from NGTC’s Computer Information Systems program can hit the ground running if they choose to become:

Computer Support Specialists

Field Technicians

Help Desk Technicians

IT Consultants

Network Administrators

Network Analysts

Network Engineers

Systems Administrators

System Engineers

Additional career options can be researched on the following site(s):

North Georgia Technical College is an authorized CompTIA Academy Partner. This partnership allows NGTC students seeking certification in CompTIA to receive a substantial discount on exam vouchers.

Meet the Faculty

Photo of Jeff Johnston Jeff Johnston Computer Information Systems Program Director & Instructor 706-754-7745

Learn in-demand skills and obtain world recognized industry certifications while studying toward your Networking Specialist degree.

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