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Networking CISCO CCNP Professional Skills Achievement Award
Program Available at:
- El Centro
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Skills Achievement Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Networking CISCO CCNP Professional Skills Achievement Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Networking CISCO CCNP Professional Skills Achievement Award. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate will examine complex networking concepts using troubleshooting tools and more sophisticated configurations. Upon completion of each course, the student will have acquired skills needed to prepare for certification exams to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional. Networking Associate and Networking Professional are the Cisco curriculum courses for Cisco Networking Academy. CCNA-level skills recommended prior to enrollment in this certificate. Courses that complete the Networking CISCO CCNP Professional Skills Achievement Award are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 6 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel, as well as CCNA certification and successful completion of skills-based exam or completion of CCNA 3.
SEMESTER 1
ITCC 2330 – CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking (ENCOR)
ITCC 2335 – CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing (ENARSI)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Networking CISCO CCNP Professional Skills Achievement Award.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 6
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 6 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS