# COMPUTER NETWORKING SUPPORT (Certificate of Specialization)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer and Networking Tech

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/30065/30066/30067/30068/30115

The Computer Networking Support Certificate prepares students for entry level Network Technician and Cyber Security certifications. Networking and Cyber Security certifications enable students to begin or advance their career in the IT industry, specializing in network maintenance, cyber security operations, and administration.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Create secure networks and computer systems using appropriate vulnerability and risk management techniques.
2.  Design a secure physical and logical architecture of a typical medium size business network: cabling and device interconnection, switch selection, and Internet access, and IP addressing schemes.
3.  Use distance vector routing protocols and network discovery tools to determine route summarization, perform routing table maintenance, and detect routing loops for RIPv2 and OSPF.
4.  Perform Inter-VLAN Routing configuration and troubleshooting. Configure interfaces and subinterfaces using Router-on-a-Stick Configuration. Describe and resolve the associated IP addressing issues.
5.  Troubleshoot typical business networks: describe methodologies and use a variety of software and hardware tools to analyze network performance.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (9 units)** | | 9 |
| CNET 260 | NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS | 2.5 |
| CNET 261 | ROUTER THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY | 2.5 |
| CNET 235 | CYBER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS | 4 |
| **Total** | | **9** |