Become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Westwood’s program gives you the opportunity to become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and ultimately achieve Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) designation.* CCNP is a highly sought-after certification that provides value to your professional career. As a CCNA or CCNP, you’ll deploy and maintain large-scale computer networks on which many businesses rely. This degree will prepare you to start your career in the field of technology.
Information Technology: Major in Cisco® Network Systems Course InfoAn information technology: Cisco network systems degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:
Advanced Routing
IP Telephony
Multilayer Switching
Implementing Secure Converged Wide-Area Networks
Advanced System Administration with Directory Services
Optimized Converged Networks
Our information technology: major in Cisco network systems program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in advanced network systems. Our faculty of professionals who work in their field will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career.
Program features include:Preparation for both the Cisco Certified Network Associate and Cisco Certified Network Professional exams*
Courses that prepare you for industry standard certificates, such as Microsoft (workstation, server, active directory and infrastructure), CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network*
Classes in OSS/FS, such as LINUX, which is used in more than two-thirds of companies worldwide
Training in advanced networking techniques and security skills
Where could your Information Technology: Cisco Network Systems degree take you?Take a look at a few of the career paths that might be yours with a bachelor’s degree in information technology: Cisco network systems from Westwood College.
Network ManagerNetwork managers use communication and technological skills to configure, set up and maintain a business’ server. You’ll make upgrades to hardware and software as needed, and implement security measures to keep data and communication secure.
Network and Systems AdministratorNetwork and systems administrators ensure the smooth operation of a company’s data centers. You will monitor and diagnose network and server problems while monitoring the local-area networks (LAN) and wide-area networks (WAN).
Cisco Network Engineer*Cisco network engineers provide design, engineering and maintenance on local-area networks (LAN) and wide-area networks (WAN). You’ll install and test network devices, such as Ethernet and routers, manufactured by Cisco and other vendors.