Network Administration
Category: Information Technology and Cyber DefenseProgram Description
Are you a problem-solver interested in information technology? Hennepin Tech can help you develop the skills you need to succeed.
Network engineers are essential for keeping network systems and computer networks secure and reliable in places like offices, data centers, and server rooms. They help make sure communication within an organization runs smoothly and protect sensitive information from security threats.
At Hennepin Tech, you can learn the basics of network configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, security measures, and hardware maintenance. The student learning environment includes a modern data center lab and instruction from top industry instructors.
A career in network administration offers high-paying, in-demand careers and opportunities for growth in a fast-changing tech industry. Hennepin Tech offers expert instructors and the latest training to help you take advantage of career opportunities. Hennepin Tech courses support national recognition as a Cisco Certified Network Administrator.
Choosing a two-year college like Hennepin Tech is a cost-effective way to enter the workforce. Students who earn a two-year degree have the option to transfer their credits to a four-year college to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
Program Information
Swipe→Class Time: Online only
Semester: Fall, Spring or Summer
Campus: Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie
Skills Required
In general, the Information Technology program is designed to accept students at any level of computer familiarity. Initial placement testing will help best identify what courses students coming into the program should start with. Please see your enrollment counselor for assessment exemptions.
Wages/Outlook/Advancement
Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED).
Graduates secure positions such as:
- Network Administrator
- Network Technician
- Network Analyst
- IT Analyst
- Cisco Network Engineer
- Windows Server Administrator
- Linux Server Administrator
- System Administrator
- Computer Network Support Specialist
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Are you a current student with a question?
Contact OneStop today!
Email: OneStop@HennepinTech.edu
Phone: 952-995-1300
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