Computer Information Systems: Network Administrator
The Computer Information Systems Network Administrator College Certificate is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental skills that are generally required to analyze system requirements and design solutions or, to support and manage the application of technology resources.
The Network Administrator concentration prepares students as network systems administrators who can design, install, and support an organization's LAN (local-area network), network segment, internet, or intranet system. Network systems administrators provide day-to-day on-site administrative support for software users in a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, governments, and large corporations.
- Determine an organization’s system needs and install network hardware and software
- Make needed upgrades and repairs to networks and ensure that systems are operating correctly
- Maintain network and computer system security
- Evaluate and optimize network or system performance
- Add users to a network, and assign and update security permissions on the network
- Train users in the proper use of hardware and software
- Interpret and solve problems when a user or an automated monitoring system alerts them that a problem exists
What’s the job outlook for Network Administrators?
Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow three percent from 2021 to 2031, slower than the average for all occupations.
Despite limited employment growth, about 23,900 openings for network and computer systems administrators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retiring.
Where is the Network Administrator Certificate offered?
The Network Administrator Certificate is offered at our Curtis L. Ivery Downtown campus. As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
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