IP Communications (CCC) (Closing Fall 2026)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: STEM
Program Code: IPCC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 11.1001
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0511100120
This program is closed for new applicants. Current students in the IP Communications CCC have been notified and should work with their assigned academic advisor to plan the scheduling of courses needed to complete the program.
This certificate is part of the A.S. Cybersecurity and Network Systems degree.
The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level IP Communication positions to include IP based voice, video, and security configurations. The core courses provide introduction to IP Communication design and operations, network infrastructure configuration and data protection, and understanding the essential elements of IP Communications.
The techniques and skills are introduced in a progressive delivery starting with computer networking, client and server operating systems, security protection and testing methods, routing and switching, and elements of IP communication analysis.
Students currently employed in the Networking field can supplement and upgrade their skills through a variety of offerings in IP Communication systems administration, network design, protection and security methods and techniques. Credits earned in this certificate apply to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Cybersecurity and Network Systems.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
Visit the program page for more information.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| CET 1176 | Computer Maintenance and Repair 1 | 3 |
| CGS 2941 | Internship | 2 |
| COP 1000 | Principles of Programming | 3 |
| COP 2700 | Database Techniques 2 | 3 |
| CTS 1142 | Information Technology Project Management 2 | 3 |
| CTS 1329 | Microsoft Client O/S | 3 |
| CTS 1383 | Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| CTSC 1134 | Network+ | 3 |
| CTSC 1651 | Cisco Router Technology | 3 |
| CTSC 2120 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CTSC 2652 | Cisco Advanced Router Technology | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 32 | |
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Courses followed by “&” have prerequisites that are not part of this program. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CET 1176 | Computer Maintenance and Repair & | 3 |
| COP 1000 | Principles of Programming | 3 |
| COP 2700 | Database Techniques &, Fa, Sp | 3 |
| Information Technology Project Management | ||
| CTSC 1134 | Network+ Fa, Sp | 3 |
| CTS 1329 | Microsoft Client O/S | 3 |
| CTS 1383 | Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration Fa, Sp | 3 |
| CTSC 2120 | Network Security Fundamentals Fa, Sp | 3 |
| CTSC 1651 | Cisco Router Technology Fa, Sp | 3 |
| CTSC 2652 | Cisco Advanced Router Technology Sp | 3 |
| CGS 2941 | Internship Fa, Sp | 2 |
| Total Hours: | 29 | |
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If no term specified, course is offered every term
- Fa
Coursed offered in fall term
- Sp
Course offered in spring term
Learning Outcomes
- Apply subnetting to IP Networks
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze asymmetric encryption methods for secure authentication and data exchange.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Design a group policy strategy
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Install a domain controller
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Create a small workgroup environment
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Contrast NTFS and share level file and folder permissions
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze the primary functions and features of a router
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Design a hierarchical addressing scheme
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems