Cisco Networking and Security Technologies Program at CWI

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The College has very reputable programs and is well known in the information technology industry. Dominic Jones, IT Student

Limited to 16 students accepted every Fall semester. Don't delay, apply today!

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The focus of the Cisco Networking and Security Technologies (CNST) program is for students to obtain the skills needed to earn a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. However, students take courses that prepare them for other industry certifications, such as Cisco CyberOps Associates and Linux LPIC 1 and 2.

Mission

The Cisco Networking and Security Technologies program provides training and hands-on experiences that prepare students for rewarding careers as data communication specialists in the information technology profession.

Why This Program

Cisco is the industry leader in routing, switching, and wireless technologies. Many networking vendors model their equipment after Cisco, which allows the skills learned to easily transfer to any networking vendor’s equipment. This is one of the key reasons why employers recognize the value of Cisco training and certifications.

The Cisco Networking Academy system provides ongoing training and learning opportunities for students.

What You Will Learn to Do

Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches and related network equipment in a LAN or WAN environment
Advanced network routing, switching, and wireless
Fundamentals of cyber operations
Linux operating system, scripting, and management
Python programming for Cisco devices
Virtualization

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Degrees and Certificates

Cisco Networking and Security Technologies – Associate of Applied Science Degree

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AAS

Course Delivery Styles: In-Person

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Cisco Networking and Security Technologies – Advanced Technical Certificate

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ATC

Course Delivery Styles: In-Person

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Cisco Networking and Security Technologies – Basic Technical Certificate

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BTC

Course Delivery Styles: In-Person

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Explore the resources below for information, dates, and deadlines related to admissions, financial aid, registration, and next steps.


Dates & Deadlines for Credit Programs	Summer 2023	Fall 2023	Spring 2024
Priority Registration Begins ¹	N/A	Apr 10	Nov 13 (2023)
Open Registration Begins	Feb 27	Apr 17	Nov 20 (2023)
Financial Aid Priority Deadline	May 13	Jul 29	Dec 16 (2023)
Admission Deadline ²	May 27	Aug 12	Jan 6
Last Day to Register for Classes	Jun 2	Aug 18	Jan 12
Tuition and Fees Due	Jun 2	Aug 18	Jan 12
Classes Begin ³	Jun 5	Aug 21	Jan 16

¹ Priority registration is limited to continuing students. Students are assigned a registration time based on their cumulative credits earned. Students should check myCWI and their CWI email to learn their assigned registration time. Students may register online anytime on or after their assigned registration time.

² The Admission Deadline for international students is earlier than the deadline for non-international students and is only available during the fall and spring semesters. Please consult the Academic Calendar for the international student admission deadlines.

³ Classes in shorter sessions (including 4-, 5-, and 8-week sessions) may begin before or after this date. Please refer to the specific class session sections beneath the full Academic Calendar for more information.

Skills, Traits, and Prep Classes

Keyboarding
General computer skills
Ability to learn
Basic understanding of how computers work is helpful
Good communication and writing skills are helpful
Ability to troubleshoot complex problems is helpful

Advising

Navigating your way through college can be confusing, especially if you try to go it alone. CWI offers advising assistance to help in deciding which courses you need to take to reach your education and career goals. Visit Advising or contact One Stop Student Services for more information.

Each class is limited to 16 students.

Financial Aid Available

Did you know that as a student in this program you may be eligible for financial aid? Through grants, scholarships, and loans, more than 60 percent of first-time, full-time CWI students receive some form of financial assistance. To learn more about financial aid options and whether you may be eligible, visit Financial Aid.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for a full-time CWI student averages half the cost of a state university and a third of the cost of a private college. Tuition and fees vary based on program and residence. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Professions

Information Security Analysts
Computer Network Architects
Computer Network Support Specialists
Help Desk Technician
Network Technicians
Security Engineer
Cybersecurity Engineer

The Cisco Networking and Security Technologies program can prepare you for a wide variety of roles. Students from this program have gone on to work as help desk technicians, network technicians, and network administrators at a large array of employers. We have former students working for city government, consulting firms, medical facilities, and Internet service providers among many other types of businesses.

Program Department Chair

David Kerr

Department Chair

Business, Comm & Technology

208.562.2523

davidkerr1@cwi.edu

Instructor(s)

Kathleen Czurda-Page

Instructor

Cisco Networking & Security

208.562.2514

kathleenczurdapage@cwi.edu

Mindy Young

Professor

Network Admin Program

208.562.2522

mindyyoung@cwi.edu

William Alworth

Systems Engineer - IT Instructional Programs

Business, Comm & Technology

208.562.2951

williamalworth@cwi.edu

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Limited to 16 students accepted every Fall semester. Don't delay, apply today!