Computer Networking Multi-Platform
Certificate Computer Applications · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Computer Networking Program consists of two parts: the Computer Networking Certificate-a 19-unit, entry-level certificate composed of five basic computer courses and one network operating system elective; and the Computer Networking Multi-Platform Certificate-a 31-unit program that includes the six courses in the Computer Networking Certificate plus two more networking operating system courses and two computer networking electives to provide the student with a breadth of networking experience. A maximum of 6 pass/no pass units will be accepted for any of these certificates. Computer Networking Multi-Platform The Multi-Platform Certificate builds on the Computer Networking certificate to enhance the skills and knowledge of the student. Any course taken in the Computer Networking Certificate does not need to be taken again for the Multi-Platform Certificate. Students who successfully complete the certificate requirements may apply for positions as network administrators, systems technicians, infrastructure support specialists, or network operations technicians responsible for maintaining multi-platform computing environments. The program prepares students to support heterogeneous enterprise networks including Windows, Linux, and virtualization-based systems commonly used in modern IT infrastructures.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Networking Multi-Platform Cert: Complete all of the following | 31 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 28 | |
| CA 107 | Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support | 4 |
| CA 151 | Microcomputer Operating System | 3 |
| CA 153 | Windows Installation and System Support | 3 |
| CA 157 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CA 159 | SUSE Linux Server Administration | 3 |
| CA 171 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| CA 175 | Administering Windows Server | 3 |
| CA 176 | Windows Server Networking | 3 |
| CA 182 | Network Security | 3 |
| Program Electives | 3 | |
| CA 103 | Introduction to Computers and Digital Technology | 3 |
| CA 131 | Relational Database Management and Design | 3 |
| CA 132 | Oracle SQL Database Management | 3 |
| CA 183 | Security Countermeasures | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
Computer Networking Multi-Platform Cert
First Semester (10 units)
- CA107 - Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support (4)
- CA151 - Microcomputer Operating System (3)
- CA157 - Introduction to Linux (3)
Second Semester (12 units)
- CA182 - Network Security (3)
- CA153 - Windows Installation and System Support (3)
- CA175 - Administering Windows Server (3)
- CA171 - Introduction to Networking (3)
Third Semester (9 units)
- CA159 - SUSE Linux Server Administration (3)
- CA176 - Windows Server Networking (3)
- CA103 - Introduction to Computers and Digital Technology (3)
- CA131 - Relational Database Management and Design (3)
- CA132 - Oracle SQL Database Management (3)
- CA183 - Security Countermeasures (3)