Cisco Networking Courses
CCNA

Cisco Networking courses prepare students to manage the “back-office” network functions in a small- to mid-sized company. Courses include a general network structure course and courses in the Cisco ® Academy Curriculum.

Network courses are taught in a hands-on learning lab where students get direct experience working with networking equipment.

Mike Cotterman Mike is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), holds an associate degree in IT from Marion Technical College, and is completing a bachelor degree at Franklin University. He has worked in a variety of IT positions in private industry. Mike teaches Microsoft and Network security courses.	Linda Williams Linda is a Certified Cisco Network Associate CCNA, holds a master’s degree in Information Systems Management from Keller Graduate School of Management, a bachelor degree in Business Administration from Ashland University, and an associate degree in Business from Columbus Technical Institute. Linda teaches the Cisco Academy courses.

Students who complete Cisco Networking Courses will learn to:

• Build and configure a small- to mid-size network.
• Install and configure routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Secure network communications and resources.
• Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and network problems.
• Prepare for the Cisco® certification exams.

Courses

Industry Certifications

MTC's Cisco courses help prepare you to earn Cisco CCENT and CCNA Industry certifications.

Career Outlook The career outlook for IT Networking graduates is positive:

• The Ohio Department of Labor projects an increase of 60 – 80% for IT Networking positions.
• National labor projections predict a 36% increase in IT networking positions through 2012.

MTC graduates are working as:

• Help Desk Specialists
• ISEL Techs
• Network Administrators
• PC Technicians
• Network Specialists
• Technical Sales
• Technology Coordinators