Unlock the potential of computer networking through our specialized programs. Gain hands-on experience in administering and testing various networks, spanning LANs, WANs, intranets and more, to prepare for a rewarding career in the field.
Networking at a Glance
2-8 months to complete1
$594-$4,320 tuition2
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland3
2 years to complete1
$5,940 tuition2
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Go to Work
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Workforce Certificates
- CCNA Routing and Switching Training $4,320 4 months
- CCNP Routing and Switching Training $2,880 2 months
- CISCO Networking Technician Occupational Skills Award (CE) $3,360 4 months
- CompTIA Network Foundations $2,160 2 months
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Credit Certificates
- CISCO Networking CCNA Occupational Skills Award $891 8 months
- Fundamentals of Information Technology Skills Achievement Award $891 4 months
- LINUX Skills Achievement Award $594 8 months
- Networking Associate Certificate $1,782 8 months
- Networking Support Certificate $1,782 8 months
- Networking Virtualization Skills Achievement Award $594 4 months
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
Study Computer Networking, and you can troubleshoot issues with computer networks or protect them from digital threats. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Computer Network Support Specialists
$34/hr
Median Salary
470
Job Openings
+20%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Complex Problem Solving
- Systems Analysis
- Troubleshooting
Computer Systems Analysts
$56/hr
Median Salary
1760
Job Openings
+24%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Systems Evaluation
- Active Listening
- Systems Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
$57/hr
Median Salary
2006
Job Openings
+17%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Systems Evaluation
- Writing
- Speaking
- Systems Analysis
- Operations Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Learning
Information Security Analysts
$63/hr
Median Salary
787
Job Openings
+42%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Speaking
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Systems Analysis
- Active Learning
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
CISCO Networking Academy
Dallas College El Centro Campus is an authorized CISCO Networking Academy, offering courses to help prepare students to take the appropriate Cisco Certified professional exams for CCNA and CCNP, Network Security and Voice over IP (VoIP).
Cisco training is the beginning of a career in network management, building the skills you need to thrive in networking jobs. Students learn how to design, build and secure intelligent networks, while developing other skills like leadership and collaboration. Soon after graduation, many of our alumni work as network engineers, designers, or administrators.
This program prepares you for the Cisco Certification exams. Students who take and pass the exams are certified as Networking Associates or Networking Professionals by Cisco.
Request More Info about the CISCO Networking Academy
Who We Are
Dallas College works to ensure that Dallas County is vibrant, growing and economically viable for future generations. Our students benefit from our partnerships with local business leaders, school districts and four-year universities, and we have over 20 years of experience in online education. In addition, we provide economic benefits to businesses, taxpayers and the community.
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
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