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Local Area Network Administrator
Networking CNE-5
NT/WIN2000 NETWORKING
Personal Computer Support

Outlook:

Employment of LAN administrators is expected to increase as the industry matures and users become more aware of their systems' potentials. The need to design computer networks that will facilitate the sharing of information will be a major factor in the rising demand for LAN administrators.

Training:

The Computer Networking program prepares students with the skills needed to maintain and enhance multi-user computer networks. It focuses on providing the background and hands-on training needed to ensure computer hardware and software systems, recommend hardware peripherals and communication systems, perform system analysis and diagnostics and write system documentation. Program graduates will also be able to maintain documentation and provide network user training.

Richland College is a Novell Education Academic Partner and offers the entire CNE program through an associate degree and certificate training format for your convenience. Novell is the leading developer of network operating systems in the industry. Certified Novell Administrator (CAN), Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) and Master Certified Novell Engineer certificate training are available, Graduates will have the training and skills needed to work with computer networks and successfully sit for certification examinations. Computer Networking - CNE-5 provides training and experience needed to prepare and sit for CNE-5 certification exams.

» CNE-5 Program

NT/WIN2000 NETWORKING

This program provides education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals with an emphasis on preparation for those wishing to take MCSE certification examinations.

» Program Info

Personal Computer Support

Computer support specialists provide technical assistance, support, and advice to customers and users. This group includes technical support specialists, help-desk technicians, and customer service representatives. These troubleshooters interpret problems and provide technical support for hardware, software, and systems. They answer phone calls, use automated diagnostic programs, and resolve recurrent problems. Support specialists may work within an organization or directly for a computer or software vendor. Increasingly, these technical professionals work for help-desk or support services firms, where they provide customer support on a contract basis to clients as more of this type of work is outsourced.

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