Computer Networking Program Overview

The Professional Certificate in Computer Networking program, taught in conjunction with University of Maryland Global Campus, is designed for Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who are interested in becoming better enlisted leaders in Computer Networking. This program helps you accomplish this by developing your skills in computer hardware and software, Windows Server operating systems, network security safeguards, and troubleshooting.

This provides you a six-course program in the Cybersecurity concentration area. This professionally-relevant certificate that helps set you apart as an enlisted leader in network administration.

Computer Networking Partner Institution

The Associate of Arts in General Studies with Computer Studies Specialization is completed through University of Maryland Global Campus, who is the degree grantor for this program. University of Maryland Global Campus was selected for this program because of their military friendliness, quality education program, expertise in the field, established pathway to a four-year degree program with little to no loss of credit, and accomplished record in online and distance education for adult learners.

University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 70 years ago to serve working adults and service members. UMGC is an online state university that offers online academic programs in fast-growing and in-demand fields.

Computer Networking Program Description

The Professional Certificate in Computer Networking can help you build knowledge and experience in this on-demand field. Perfect for those who want to work as network administrators, the Professional Certificate in Computer Networking can provide you with hands-on training in state-of-the-art computer technology.

Computer Networking Program Requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following criteria:

Active duty enlisted Sailor, Marine, Coast Guardsman or Coast Guard Reservist
High school diploma or equivalent

Computer Networking Program Plan

Computer Networking Certificate
CMIT202	Fundamentals of Computer Troubleshooting	3 Credits
CMIT265	Fundamentals of Networking	3 Credits
CMIT320	Network Security	3 Credits
CMIT326	Cloud Technologies	3 Credits
CMIT351	Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials	3 Credits
CMIT321	Ethical Hacking	3 Credits

Computer Networking Math Intensity

Low

Computer Networking Learning Environment

All of the courses for the Professional Certificate in Computer Networking are offered online and asynchronously, both via the USNCC for the Naval Studies Certificate and through UMGC for the rest of the degree program. This means that, as long as you have access to the internet, you are able to take these courses on your schedule, wherever you are in the world. Whether you are stationed on a ship in Norfolk, conducting field exercises in Okinawa, patrolling in a cutter the coasts of Alaska, or providing security or logistical support out of Bahrain, you are able to use your off-duty hours to further your education through the USNCC. Since these courses are offered asynchronously, this means you will not be required to log on to specific meetings at specific times throughout the week. You will be assigned due dates for your assignments; as long as you can post by those deadlines, you will meet attendance requirements.

Computer Networking Ideal Rating/MOS Candidates

While there is no requirement at this time to be a part of any rating or MOS community, this program was designed primarily with the following community in mind:

Navy
CTN IT ITS	The Professional Certificate in Computer Networking focuses on troubleshooting, networking, security, and ethical hacking.
Marine Corps
0631 0633 0699 0671 0673 0679 0681 0691 0699 1711 1721 1799	The Professional Certificate in Computer Networking focuses on troubleshooting, networking, security, and ethical hacking.
Coast Guard
IT	The Professional Certificate in Computer Networking focuses on troubleshooting, networking, security, and ethical hacking.

Computer Networking Education Pathways

The Professional Certificate in Computer Networking correlates to the Computer Networks and Cybersecurity focus area of the Associate of Arts in General Studies with Computer Studies Specialization degree in partnership with UMGC. The computer networks and cybersecurity focus area introduces students to the operational procedures and technologies to design, implement, administer, secure, and troubleshoot corporate networks while applying cybersecurity principles operationally.

Computer Networking Career Opportunities

In addition to improving your capabilities as an enlisted leader in the core career fields listed above, the Professional Certificate in Computer Networks also sets you up for success in the following career field after you finish your service in the military, whether it is after four years or 34 years:

Computer Networks and Cybersecurity Focus Area
This program is designed to help you prepare for a career in network management, network security, systems administration, or cybersecurity threat analysis and management, whether you're new to the IT field or looking to move up to middle management.