# Computer and Information Systems – CISCO Networking (Certificate)

Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer and Information Systems

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### Program description

This certificate prepares students for entry-level networking positions and is a pathway to the Information Technology Core Concepts Certificate and the Associate Degree Program in Information Systems - Systems Management, which has two areas of emphasis including Microsoft Server and CISCO Networking. The program prepares students to take the Cisco CCNA certification exam.

This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.

### Program learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate competence in the area of Cisco Networking. To demonstrate competence in this area the student will be able to build networks with the following features: three computers on a LAN using a switch; a router with passwords, interfaces, routing protocol configured; a switch with two VLANs and STP protocol; PPP encapsulation and PAP/CHAP authentication protocols between two routers connected with a serial link.
2. Convert an IP Address and subnet mask from a dotted decimal notation into a binary format. Using the values in a binary format the student will then be able to demonstrate the function of the subnet mask in isolating the network address.

**Certificate requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CIS-2 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 |
| CIS-31 | CCNA 1 Routing and Switching – Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| CIS-32 | CCNA 2 Routing and Switching – Routing Switching Essentials | 3 |
| CIS-33 | CCNA 3 Routing and Switching – Scaling Networks | 3 |
| CIS-34 | CCNA 4 Routing and Switching – Connecting Networks | 3 |
| **Total units for certificate** | | **16** |