Program: Network Infrastructure Technician (CCNA)

The Network Infrastructure Technician certification provides a foundation of knowledge in networking. The training in this program will prepare you to install, configure, and operate Local Area Networks, (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and Dial Access Services for smaller networks. You will be able to use communication protocols such as IP, Apple Talk, Ethernet, and Access Lists. This program also prepares you for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification tests respected in the I.T. industry.

Certification:
Salt Lake • Tooele Applied Technology College (SLTATC) Certificate of Proficiency:
Network Infrastructure Technician (CCNA)

This program will also prepare you for the industry certification tests:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• CompTIA Net+
• CompTIA A+

Length:
Open-entry/Open-exit: Approximately 630 hours

Locations & Hours of Availability:
Rose Park Campus
1400 W. Goodwin Ave. (1145 North)
Salt Lake City
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays

Math and English levels:
Adult students will be assessed using the Test of Adult Basic English (TABE) Locator and Survey or through high school or college transcripts. High School students will be assessed by their counselor.

Admission Requirements:
• None

Occupation & Licensure Requirements:
Receiving an industry certification, such as from Cisco, is highly recommended and often required by employers.

Articulation & Transfering Credit:
Certain courses in this program may be accepted for credit at the Salt Lake Community College for those looking to pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technologies.

Skills You Will Learn :
• Configure and maintain LANs and WANs
• Design basic network and structured cabling
• Understand and manage network-to-network communications
• Configure routing systems
• Configure switching systems
• Maintain basic network security

Program Disclosure Documents
The College has a detailed disclosure document which discusses important information about being a student in Information Technologies programs. Access the program disclosure documents here.

Courses in this Program
Required Courses in Required Order:
Course name
Hours
Computer Literacy (IC³)
90
A+ Essentials
90
A+ Technician
90
Networking, Routing & Switching I
150
Networking, Routing & Switching II
150
Workplace Relations
60
   
Recommended Courses : (optional)  
Course name
Hours
Introduction to Information Technology
90
   

Tuition and Fees Calculator

Tuition   Fees
    Registration Fee: $40
    Lab/Supply Fee: $10 per month
    Textbooks & Materials:**
        Required textbooks, $213.50
        Optional textbooks, $64.50
        USB Drive (required), $15.00
        Computer Tool Kit, $25.00
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General College Tuition & Fees
Amount
Tuition: 1-6 hours per week $ 3 per hour
Tuition: 7-11 hours per week $ 1.35 per hour
Tuition: 12-20 hours per week $ 1.75 per hour
Tuition: 21-40 hours per week $ 1.35 per hour
Late Payment $ 5.00
Registration - Program $ 40.00
Registration - Single Class $ 5.00
Re-enrollment $ 20.00
Schedule Change $ 5.00
Transcript $ 3.00
UCAT Graduation $ 15.00

Prices as of July 1, 2008. Subject to change without notice.

*All costs are ESTIMATIONS based on 100% progress, for in-state students. Actual training time and costs are based on the student’s schedule and progress. Public High School students attend TUITION FREE but must pay all fee and textbook costs. Tuition and fee information is published on the College web site. This publication is not a contractual agreement. While all costs are good faith estimates, many costs are variable and outside of the control of the College

**See bookstore for texts required by course and current pricing.

Tuition rates are established and approved by the Utah State Board of Regents and the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. In accordance with State law, the public will be notified in advance and will be able to comment regarding any proposed changes in tuition.