College Credit Certificate - IP Communications
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 certificate 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.
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Certificate Requirements
| 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 Credit Hours | 32 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Apply subnetting to IP Networks.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze user authentication methods.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Design a group policy strategy.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Install a domain controller.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Create a small workgroup environment.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Organize user accounts into logical group accounts.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Analyze the primary functions and features of a router.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Design a hierarchical addressing scheme.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems