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CCNP Network Operations Advanced Technical Certificate
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- El Centro
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Advanced Technical Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
Admission to the Advanced Technical Certificate Program is by completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Network Administrator and Support. This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the CCNP Network Operations Advanced Technical Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a CCNP Network Operations Advanced Technical Certificate. 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 advanced certificate will examine complex networking concepts using troubleshooting tools, containerization skills, and more sophisticated Cisco configurations. Upon completion of each CCNP course, the student will have acquired skills needed to prepare for certification exams to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional. Upon completion of each CCNP course (ITCC 2330 and ITCC 2335), the student is eligible to take the appropriate CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional) credentialing exam. Courses that complete the CCNP Network Operations Advanced Technical Certificate are noted below.
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: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ITSE 1370 – Introduction to Python Programming
ITSC 1316 – Linux Installation and Configuration
ITCC 2330 – CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking (ENCOR)*
*Upon completion of each ITCC 2330 and ITCC 2335, the student is eligible to take the appropriate CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional) credentialing exam.
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.
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Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2
ITNW 2370 – Containerization and Micro Services
ITCC 2343 – Network Security
ITCC 2335 – CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing (ENARSI)* This is the capstone course for this award.
*Upon completion of each ITCC 2330 and ITCC 2335, the student is eligible to take the appropriate CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional) credentialing exam.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the CCNP Network Operations Advanced Technical Certificate.
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS