# Networking Specialist (CCNA) (Certificate of Achievement)

Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Information Technology and Information Systems

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### Description

The Networking Specialist (CCNA) Certificate of Achievement provides comprehensive training in network architecture, administration, and security. Students learn to design and maintain enterprise networks, manage Windows and Linux network environments, implement security protocols and access controls, identify common threats and vulnerabilities, and gain real-world experience through labs and projects that reflect current industry standards. This certificate prepares students for the Cisco CCNA industry certification as well as other certifications including CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+.

### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Computing Systems Administration: Applies computing system and networking concepts to ensure performance, security, and reliability of IT infrastructure.
2.  Data Confidentiality: Applies computing system, networking, and cybersecurity concepts to ensure confidentiality of data.
3.  Data Integrity: Applies computing system, networking, and cybersecurity concepts to ensure integrity of data.
4.  Data Availability: Applies computing system, networking, and cybersecurity concepts to ensure availability of data.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA):** | |  |
| **Information Technology and Information Systems Core Certificate Courses:** | | 16 |
| ITIS 10 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ITIS 14 | Windows Operating System Administration | 3 |
| ITIS 16 | Internet Technologies and Security | 3 |
| ITIS 40 | Computer Hardware and CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation | 3 |
| ITIS 51 | Cisco Internetworking I | 4 |
| **Plus these required courses:** | | 24-26 |
| ITIS 52 | Cisco Internetworking II | 4 |
| ITIS 53 | Cisco Internetworking III | 4 |
| ITIS 55 | Introduction to the Linux Operating System | 3 |
| ITIS 60 | Introduction to Systems & Network Cybersecurity | 3 |
| ITIS 65 | Digital Forensics Fundamentals | 4 |
| **Choose one:** | | 3-4 |
| ITIS 56 | Microsoft Network Server | 3 |
| or ITIS 61 | Cyber Defense, Operations & Analysis | 4 |
| **Choose one:** | | 3-4 |
| ITIS 70 | Virtualization, Cloud Essentials, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) | 4 |
| or ITIS 74 | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | 3 |
| **Total** | | **40-42** |

### Other Information

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Local Program (Major) Code: T475

Program Control Number: 46153

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CIP Code: 11.1001

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