Microsoft Networking Support Technician, Pathway Certificate

Program Description

The Microsoft Networking Support Technician Pathway Certificate is designed to prepare students with analyzing, designing, implementing,and supporting Windows Server computer skills, general problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills necessary to obtain entry-level work, or continue towards their AAS in Computer Information Systems.

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Microsoft Networking Support Technician Pathway Certificate will:

  1. Provide traditional technical support to users in a Microsoft desktop and server environment
  2. Exhibit problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in an individual and/or team environment

Career Considerations

Students completing the courses necessary to earn the Microsoft Networking Support Technician Support certificate will possess the skills needed to analyze, design, implement, and support computers running Windows desktops and Servers in a small- to medium-sized standalone or domain-based environment; and exhibit problem-solving and critical thinking skills in an individual and/or team environment.

Program Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First TermCredits
CIS 140M Intro to MS Operating Systems 4
 Credits4
Second Term
CIS 240M Windows Server Admin I 4
CIS 284 Network Security Fundamentals 4
 Credits8
Third Term
CIS 279M Windows Server Admin II 4
 Credits4
 Total Minimum Credits16

Advising Notes

  • Ses advisor for course prerequisites