IT Administration

Certificate as Network Technician

  • Program Length: 20 Weeks
  • Courses: 4
  • Credits: 16
  • Industry Certifications: 2
Availability:
  • California Institution
  • New Mexico Institution

Overview:

Solve problems, hone your technical and analytical skills, and make your mark on the business world. Do all this and more when you become a professional network technician.

Virtually every industry that exists today needs skilled network technicians. From finance and healthcare to education and technology, companies across industries rely on communication and collaboration across networks to grow and operate effectively.

Companies today depend on network technicians and need professionals who can install, support, troubleshoot, and maintain critical business applications.

Meet this demand head on and prepare for professional success in the network field with CIAT. Through our Certificate as a Networking Technician program, you can develop the hands-on technical training and problem-solving skills you need to thrive as a network technician.

This 20-week program, along with CIAT’s complimentary certification workshops, bootcamps, and practice exam software, will prepare you to earn up to two networking certifications - CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA - while also helping you gain a comprehensive understanding of networking concepts and technologies.

Enrollment Deadline: April 12th, 2025
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Networking Skills You’ll Learn:

Accelerate your learning with hands-on technical training and problem-solving skills critical for professional network technicians. Our Networking Technician program focuses on helping students earn 2 in-demand industry certifications: CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA. This program is ideal for students building a specialized IT networking career but needs skill building on both beginner and advanced networking topics.

  • Basic network security
  • Protocol proficiency
  • Network design, configure and troubleshoot
  • Mobile, cloud and virtualization technologies
  • Enterprise branch network installation and operation
  • Routers and switches
  • Disaster recovery

Certificate as a Networking Technician FAQs

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Industry Certifications

Whether you’re just entering the workforce or trying to take your career to the next level, students graduate skilled, certified and ahead of the curve.

Why Get Certified?

92% of employers said their certified individuals receive higher starting salaries than those without certifications.

- Source: CompTIA HR Study

With every CIAT certification training course, everything you need to succeed is included in the cost of your tuition:

  • No exam fees
  • Unlimited attempts*
  • Unique certification-focused curriculum
  • Build Your Own Computer with at-home lab kits
  • Live online classes with industry certified instructors
  • Personalized career services support

* Some exclusions apply. See CIAT certification exam policy.

Unlimited Certification Exam Policy

Our programs are strategically designed to help you pass your exams, so you can take your exams as many times as you need.

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CIAT Career Services

CIAT’s dedicated Career Services department customizes support to your unique career goals.

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Career Opportunities for Certificate as Network Technician

Once you earn your Certificate as a Networking Technician, the only place you can go is up. Below are just a few of the potential paths you can take as a Certificate as a Networking Technician graduate. It’s also important to note that many Computer Support Specialists advance to other information technology positions at some point in their careers.

  • Network Administrator
  • System Administrator
  • IT Support Specialist
  • IT Specialist
  • Network Specialist
  • Network Analyst
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Security Engineer
  • System Engineer

Tuition & Aid

Investing in your education can be one of the smartest investments you make on the path to a more prosperous and fulfilling future. Getting a clear picture of your final tuition starts with selecting the right program that meets your academic, career, and financial goals. We focus on rapid entry into the workforce to put your new tech skills to work in as little as 15 weeks, then help you advance your career with additional training and industry certifications.

Select from a combination of financial support options including military benefits, federal grants and loans*, private loans, monthly payments, and scholarships, to help you build an affordable, ROI-based education plan.

  • Military Benefits

    Military Benefits

  • FAFSA

    FAFSA

  • Private Loans

    Private Loans

  • No Interest Options

    No Interest Options

  • Scholarships

    Scholarships

Your final tuition cost will vary based on program selection, credits transferred from other institutions, and potential scholarships applied. Our Admissions and Financial Aid team will prepare a personal financial aid projection with tips on how to maximize your educational investment, plan your ROI, and reduce out of pocket expenses. Download the Program & Tuition Guide below to get started.

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Earn up to $15K in Scholarships!

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$15K in Scholarships
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Already have a degree, or want to transfer your current college experience and credits?

Use your previous degree or prior college experience to bypass the general education requirements and enroll in an accelerated program to earn the skills and certifications you need to advance in your career.

Ready to start your journey?

Take the first step to receive a personalized financial plan that complements your education and career goals. Download our Certificate as Network Technician program guide to get instant access to complete program details including tuition rates, career paths, and more. Your personal Admissions Advisor will connect with you to help you through the process.

How to Apply

Applying is easy, and submitting an online application is free! Your admissions advisor will walk you through every step of the way, including choosing your program, transferring your prior college credits, and making sure you have everything you need to be prepared as a student.

Simply follow these steps and you’ll be on your way to enrolling:

Program Eligibility

Prior industry experience needed: None - beginners welcome!

Prior industry certifications required: N/A

  • Book an Appointment

    Book an Appointment

  • Apply Online

    Apply Online

  • Complete Financial Consultation

    Complete Financial Consultation

  • Submit Documentation

    Submit Documentation

That’s it! Simply follow these steps to enroll in your desired program. We can’t wait to meet you!

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Admissions FAQs

First Time College
College Transfer
Working Adult
Military Students

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California Institution

401 Mile of Cars Way #100, National City, CA 91950

New Mexico Institution

1717 Louisiana Blvd., NE., Suite 208 Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Phone

(877) 559-3621

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California Institute of Applied Technology has shared ownership and management of two distinct institutions. California Institute of Applied Technology located in California, and California Institute of Applied Technology located in New Mexico.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. CIAT is approved to offer VA benefits. *Financial aid is available for those who qualify. *Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. Select exams are not eligible for unlimited retakes - see certification exam policy for details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality