Teacher: Kelly Ross
Email: kross@lcisd.k12.mi.us
(810)664-1124 ext. 4141
Paraprofessional: Terri West
Email: twest@lcisd.k12.mi.us
(810)664-1124 ext. 4161
Computer Networking
Program Description
The Computer Networking program utilizes the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum to prepare students for exciting careers in Information Technology, commonly referred to as IT. Students will have access to expert, educational IT content and to a rich learning experience through online media. Engaging activities include animated simulations, videos, and interactive quizzes, along with valuable hands-on lab exercises for real world experience. The program offers IT Essentials: an introduction to PC hardware, software, and network operating systems. The Education and Technology Center Computer Networking program prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification and entry-level IT support careers. The CCNA Discovery courses teach networking based on application, covering concepts founded on the types of practical networks students may encounter from home and small offices, to more complex enterprise models. Students learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for Cisco CCENT and Cisco CCNA certifications and entry-level networking careers. The more certifications an individual earns, the more marketable they become in the industry. Our program offers a great jump-start to a future in IT as well as preparing students for entry-level positions upon graduation.
Related Professions
• Network administrator • Systems engineer • Network analyst • IT technician • Computer support specialist
Possible Certifications
•CompTIA A+ • Cisco CCENT • Cisco CCNA
Articulations
• Mott Community College • Baker College • Davenport • Ferris State Univeristy • Eastern Michigan University • Delta College
- • IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software course information
- http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/course_catalog/IT1.html
- • CCNA Discovery course information
- http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/course_catalog/CCNAdiscovery
- • Cisco Networking Academy Website
- http://cisco.netacad.net
- • Computer Networking Moodle Website
- http://moodle.lcisd.k12.mi.us
- • CompTIA A+ Industry Certification information
- http://www.comptia.org/certifications.aspx
- • Cisco Industry Certification Information
- http://cisco.com/web/learning/le3/learning_career_certifications_and_learning_paths_home.html
- • Testing for Cisco and CompTIA Certifications
- http://www.vue.com
