Computer Systems & Info Technology/CISCO, CCNA & CCNP Certificates

The primary mission of the Computer Systems Technology program is to provide quality educational training designed to meet the current and future needs of the Computer Electronics Community.

Introduction:

The Cisco Networking Academy offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills in configuring, administering, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN infrastructures. The program prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CompTIA Network+ certification exams. It is designed to help students gain employment as a Computer Support Assistant, Network Support Assistant, Network Administrator, Wireless Network Administrator, and Data Communications Analyst.

Employment Opportunities:

Other industries that employ these specialists are banks, government agencies, insurance companies, and educational institutions. Other industries that employ these specialists are banks, government agencies, insurance companies, and educational institutions.

Career Opportunities:

• Network Support Specialist
• Network Administrator
• Network Support Help Desk Technicians
• Computer Support Specialist

Employment Outlook:

Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 5% from 2020 to 2030.

Salary:

The average wage for this career in Florida is $40.77 hourly or $84,810 annually.

Completion Requirements:

The entire program is 900 hours. Students will be following Cisco Frameworks.

OCP	COURSE	HOURS
OCP A	Computer Systems Technician	300 Hours
OCP B	Computer Network Technician	150 Hours
OCP C	Computer Network Specialist	150 Hours
OCP D	Computer Security Technician	300 Hours
		Total Hours: 900

Location & Course’s Schedule:

Computer Systems & Info Technology/Cisco, CCNA & CCNP Certificates are available at the following school (s):

LOCATION	COURSE'S SCHEDULE
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
D.A. Dorsey Technical College	Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

LOCATION	COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR	PHONE NUMBER
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College (305) 557-1100	Danielle Taylor Jackie Benjamin Vanessa Torres Elizabeth Forero	Ext. 2230 Ext. 2215 Ext. 2250 Ext. 2216
D.A. Dorsey Technical College (305) 693-2490	Jackie Benjamin Don Hylor Jr.	Ext. 2171 Ext. 2172

 

Source

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Network, and Computer Systems Administrators, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm.