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Network Administrator (MCITP:SA): Certificate of Proficiency (CTE)


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645 hours

Program Division: Applied Technology
Program Location: Meadowbrook Campus, Building B, Room 133
General Information: 801-957-7522
Program Information: 801-957-3354
Program Website:
http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/computernetwork/networkadmin.aspx
Academic Advisor: Gloria Rivera, SCC SCM 1-061L, (801) 957-3209

Program Faculty:
Associate Professors − Douglas Miller

Program Description:
The program provides courses required by Microsoft for the MCTS and MCITP:SA certification titles. Students receive guidance from certified instructors throughout this intensive “hands-on” training program as they learn to install, configure, manage, secure and troubleshoot the latest Windows Client and Server operating systems and services in a Windows domain environment. The training can also be used as a step in preparation to take industry exams to earn Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Windows 2008 Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional: Server Administrator (MCITP:SA) titles.

A broad range of client, server, and network management topics are covered in this program including: file and print services, directory services, user and group account management, automation of tasks through scripts, remote management and administration, domain controller management, software distribution and updates, Terminal Services, audit policies, vulnerability assessment, firewall configuration, network access protection, encryption, data backup and recovery, disaster prevention, cluster services, network load balancing, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP subnetting, Group Policy, VPN configuration, Terminal Services, Routing, Patch Management, operating system virtualization, and Hyper-V

Career Opportunities:

For state and national occupation information, visit http://onlinelonetcenter.org/find and enter the following O*Net codes:

  • 15-1041.00 Computer Support Specialist
  • 15-1071.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators

The Network Administrator program graduate gains many transferable skills leading to employment opportunities in job roles such as Network Administrator, Systems Support Analyst, Network Technician, Network Specialist, NOC Engineer, Systems Administrator, IT Manager, Desktop Support, Call Center Technician, and Help Desk Technician.

Transfer/Articulation Information: Please check with the department for current articulation information.

Program Entry Requirements: Students must demonstrate basic education skills as assessed by the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE):

Reading 10
Math 9

Estimated Cost for Students: Please visit the program website for up-to-date cost information. http://www.slcc.edu/sat/programs/computernetwork/networkadmin.aspx

Estimated Time to Completion: 645 Clock Hours

Program Student Learning Outcomes Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate proficiency and knowledge required to implement, troubleshoot, and manage Windows client operating systems in a network environment. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
Demonstrate proficiency and knowledge required to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Directory Services (including user, group, and computer account management, Group Policy design and implementation, Trust Relationships, Replication, and Domain Controller configuration. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
Demonstrate proficiency and knowledge to implement, manage, and troubleshoot core infrastructure services including DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, Routing, Remote Access, Network Protection, Patch Management, Firewall Configuration, and IPSec. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
Demonstrate proficiency and knowledge to implement, manage, and troubleshoot core server roles and management tasks including server deployment and installation, file and print services, data management, data protection, application deployment, server virtualization, high availability, and performance optimization. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7

Advising Notes:


It is recommended that students have CompTIA A+ equivalent knowledge to enter this program (A+ certification is not required). Those with limited or no previous computer network experience should consider enrolling in the Computer Support Specialist program prior to seeking enrollment in the Network Administrator program. Students who are unsure if they meet the minimum requirements should contact the instructor prior to enrolling.

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