Associate in Specialized Technology in Computer Networking Technology
Maintaining technology to ensure that computers run efficiently is a must in today’s working world. Without technologists working to do so, businesses cannot function properly. So it’s no surprise that the United States Department of Labor reports that the widespread use of computers has created a demand for network technicians with computer training. In fact, if you have advanced education and training in the latest skills and technologies, your career prospects are expected to be better than average over the next decade.*
Program Attributes and Outcomes
At Kaplan Career Institute in Philadelphia (Franklin Mills), PA, we could help you become a productive member of a business office. Through this program, you could acquire the necessary skills to become a network operations analyst, network systems support, network technician, or similar position. Enroll today to work on gaining experience that could help you stand out from the crowd.
Take advantage of this opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully seek a career in the technology field. Our program can teach you how to perform the following duties:
- Install and maintain computer networks, with introductions on network administration using both Microsoft Windows® and Linux operating systems‡
- Troubleshoot hardware and software problems
- Manage databases
- Develop Web pages
- Provide increased network security
Computer Networking Technology Capstone and CompTIA Network+ Preparation
As part of our curriculum, all students must complete a capstone course in computer networking technology course prior to graduation. The capstone (a group or individual project) is designed to build on and apply the concepts of computer networking technology courses students have taken as part of their program. In addition, students have the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of technical program outcomes using practice certification tests to assess preparedness to sit for the CompTIA Network+ certification.†
Computer Networking Technology Career Opportunities
As a graduate in the computer networking technology field from Kaplan Career Institute in Philadelphia (Franklin Mills), PA, you may search for entry-level positions in these settings:
- Professional and technical services industries
- Computer systems design companies
- Administrative and support services companies
- Financial, insurance, or educational institutions
- Government agencies
- Software publishing companies
- Telecommunications organizations
- Government agencies
- Software publishing companies
- Telecommunications organizations
This is an occupational associate’s degree.