Cisco Networking and Security Technologies

“The College has very reputable programs and is well known in the information technology industry.”

-- Dominic Jones, IT Student

Program Overview

College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Cisco Networking and Security Technologies program can introduce you to a fulfilling new career opportunity by providing you with the knowledge and skills to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and related network equipment in a LAN or WAN environment. The program also focuses on advanced network routing and switching as well as the fundamentals of wireless networks and VoIP in a converged network. Upon completion, you will be ready to earn Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications, as we are recognized by Cisco Systems as a Regional Training Academy for Idaho.

What will you learn to do?

  • Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches and related network equipment in a LAN or WAN environment
  • Advanced network routing and switching
  • Fundamentals of wireless networks
  • VOIP in a converged network

What kind of degree(s) can you earn?

What else should I know?

Program orientation will be held on or before the first day of class.

Requirements

Degree Plan

Instructor Info

Program Head:
David Wood
208.562.2518
davidwood@cwidaho.cc

Instructor:
K Kirkendall
kkirkendall@cwidaho.cc

Career Info

What skills, traits, or prep classes would be helpful?

  • Keyboarding ability
  • Basic understanding of how computers work
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, the approximate weight of a computer system unit or monitor
  • Good communication skills
  • Desire to serve and problem solve
  • Ability to troubleshoot and think of a variety of solutions

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information

Program Name: Cisco Networking and Security Technologies
CIP Code: 11.0901
College OEPID: 04211800
Advanced Technical Certificate
Program Cost
Tuition and Fees $6,918
Books and Supplies $220
General Tuition and Fee Information http://cwidaho.cc/current-students/tuition-and-fees
Program Length & Completion Rates
Completion Rate
Number of Graduates
Number of Graduates within Normal Time
Number of Semesters 4
Occupations Related to this Program and Placement Rate
Placement Rate
Occupations
Median Debt Info
Median Federal Student Loan Debt
Median Institutional Financing Plan Debt
Median Private Loan Debt

Need more info?

Program Chair
Dave Wood
Phone: 208.562.2518