Network Technology-Telecommunications, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• TEL 210 - Telecommunications I Credits: 3
• TEL 213 - Introduction Telephony Lab Credits: 3
• NET 144 - Digital & Computer Electronics Credits: 3
• NET 123 - Computer Hardware Basics Credits: 4

Semester 2

• TEL 220 - Telecommunications II Credits: 4
• TEL 223 - Telecom Transport Lab Credits: 3
• NET 166 - Applied Computer Security Credits: 3
• NET 213 - Cisco Networking Credits: 4

Total Credits Required to Complete the Certificate - 27

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$201.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $6,527**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• There are many different types of technical and management positions in telecommunications.
• Installation and repair of business telecommunications services.
• Installation and repair of residential telecommunications services.
• Service delivery and provisioning specialists.
• Fiber-optic transmission specialists.
• Telephone technicians.
• Data Center Technician
• Network operations center technician.
• Outside plant specialists. (fiber and copper cable splicing and repair)

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• The constant desire to learn new tasks.
• Dependable worker.
• Ability to work with teams and individual tasks.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to analyze situations.
• Some positions require the ability to use small hand tools, climb ladders and utility poles and work in confined spaces.
• Some positions require the ability to distinguish cable or wire colors and work in inclement weather.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• IT/Telecommunications technicians are needed worldwide.
• Graduates can choose to travel or relocate.
• A wide variety of small to large companies employ telecommunications professionals.

Program Competencies

1. Demonstrate an effective understanding of telecommunication systems and electronics
2. Exhibit proficiency in fiber optic and copper cabling infrastructure practices

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