Certificate – Technical Studies in Computer Networking Technology

School: Southern University at Shreveport - SUSLA

This program is designed to attract students who desire to learn about technology to support, maintaining and secure technological equipment or networking environments. In obtaining this certificate, a student will be able to go directly into the workforce into various computer technology related fields or the student may choose to continue their educational path at a higher institution in Computer Networking Technology.

Program Highlights
Courses have been revised to focus on concepts and skills from a vendor-neutral
perspective. Though some of the material is vendor specific, the underlying concepts and
theory are based on common industry standards.

Security courses have been added covering the concepts, theories and skills needed for
today’s networking professional.

Courses are aligned with industry certification exams that are in current demand. Gaining an
industry certification is beneficial for students seeking entry level jobs and for working
professionals seeking career advancements.

Curriculum is web based including labs. No extra textbook required.

Industry Certification Exam Aligned Courses: CompTIA A+ CNET 145 and CNET 156, Cisco CCNA and CompTIA Network+ CNET180 and CNET 185,
CompTIA Security+ CNET 110 and CNET 130

From Campus to Career
Jobs in networking are projected to increase 20 percent by the year 2025—but there aren’t enough qualified professionals to fill those positions. Southern University is helping students like you take advantage of opportunities and build exciting, lucrative careers in networking. The network is the new frontier, and our networking courses place students at the forefront of today’s evolving digital world. We deliver hands-on instruction, expose students to cutting-edge technology, and provide unmatched career development support. When you learn from a proven leader in networking education and innovation, you can be certain you’re learning about
the tech of the future.