Develop the skills needed to begin a career as a network support technician with this 12-credit-hour certificate program. Get hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting basic network infrastructure. This program will prepare you to take the CompTIA IT Fundamentals, A+ and Network+ certification exams. You’ll also qualify for entry-level jobs as a network support technician.
Classes include IT fundamentals, A+ hardware, A+ operating systems technologies and computer networking. All courses are taught by multidisciplinary faculty who are experts in their fields. Many courses are offered online or in blended formats, giving you added flexibility.
Harper College features three large open computer labs that are staffed with certified IT Student Support Assistants who can assist with select coursework. If you choose to continue your education, you can complete an associate’s degree in information technology at Harper.
This 12 credit-hour certificate program provides students with experience installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting basic network infrastructure. These courses will help students prepare for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals, A+, and Network+ certification exams and qualify for entry-level jobs as network support technicians.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NET 105 | IT Fundamentals | 3 |
|
Description: Provides students with a hands-on introduction to information technology and computer support concepts. Includes hardware, operating systems, applications, networking, Internet connectivity and services, security, software development, and database fundamentals. Class Schedule: Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 |
||
| NET 111 | A+ Hardware | 3 |
|
Description: Provides students with experience installing, configuring, maintaining, upgrading, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and networking recent and current personal computer hardware. Prerequisite: NET 105 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment. Class Schedule: Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 |
||
| NET 112 | A+ Operating Systems Technologies | 3 |
|
Description: Provides students with experience installing, configuring, upgrading, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and networking recent and current personal computer operating systems. Prerequisite: NET 105 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment. Class Schedule: Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 |
||
| NET 121 | Computer Networking | 3 |
|
Description: Provides students with hands-on experience implementing and maintaining computer networks. Includes networking standards, architecture, operations, security and troubleshooting using current network operating systems. Prerequisite: CIS 101, NET 105, or WEB 110 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 |
||
For more information about this computer networking courses at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.
Please note: This program is not financial aid eligible.
