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IT-Network Technician

  • Technical Diploma
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Program Number: 

301504

Program Credits: 

24.00

Estimated Total Cost: 

$3,800.00

Typical Start: 

Fall
Financial Aid Eligible

A person with good computer skills and a desire to gain additional knowledge will benefit from the Network Technician program. Through a combination of classroom and hands-on training, you will learn how to provide endpoint support in small- to medium-sized businesses and home offices. You will also be trained in the fundamentals of Linux and Windows server administration.

If you decide to pursue an associate's degree in IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration, all courses will transfer to that program.

*Please note that the delivery method for fall courses may change as the COVID-19 situation unfolds. Our goal is to ensure that teaching and learning happens in a safe environment. We will communicate updates as quickly as possible.

IT-Network Technician 2018-2019 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates19
Graduates Responding19
Employed in Related Occupation1
Employed in Non-related Occupations0
Seeking Employment0
Continuing Education18
Not in Labor Market18

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Career Opportunities

Computer Network Support Specialists
IT Specialist

Program Outcomes

  • Living responsibly
  • Refining professionalism
  • Cultivating passion
  • Support basic computer networks
  • Support client systems
  • Utilize network operating systems
  • Apply basic IT security principles

Admission Requirements:

College Requirements

Application: 

Yes

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Career Pathways: 

IT-Network Technician

Prior Learning: 

Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more [1] about what may apply to this program.

Technical Diploma: 

IT-Network Technician

Associate Degree: 

IT-Cybersecurity and Network Administration

Courses

The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern [2] self-service portal when registering for class.

First Term

Cisco 1: Networking Fund
Course Number: 10150110
Credits: 3.00
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Course Number: 10151100
Credits: 1.00
IT Hardware/Software Fund
Course Number: 10150101
Credits: 3.00
IT Professionalism and Exploration
Course Number: 10154103
Credits: 3.00
Math w Business Apps
Course Number: 10804123
Credits: 3.00

Second Term

Cisco 2: Routing Technologies
Course Number: 10150120
Credits: 3.00
Cybersecurity Essentials
Course Number: 10151101
Credits: 2.00
Linux Admin
Course Number: 10150137
Credits: 3.00
Windows Server Admin 1
Course Number: 10150192
Credits: 3.00

Western Technical College
400 7th Street North
La Crosse, Wisconsin
54601

608-785-9200
800-322-9982


Links
[1] https://www.westerntc.edu/credit-prior-learning
[2] https://mywestern.westerntc.edu/