Nov 17, 2025

2025-2026 Catalog

Computer Networking Certificate, CERT2

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(CIP 11.0901)

281-756-5734

Purpose: The Computer Networking CERT2 is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs including roles such as network security analysts, network security technicians, and network support technicians. Time for completion is one year.

First Year

First Semester

Fall Mini 1

ITMT 1357 - Administering Windows Server OS 3 Course Credits
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking 3 Course Credits
ITNW 1358 - Network + 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 9

Fall Mini 2

ITNW 1313 - Computer Virtualization 3 Course Credits
ITMT 1358 - Windows Client Operating System 3 Course Credits
ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 9

Second Semester

Spring Mini 1

ITSY 2300 - Operating System Security 3 Course Credits
ITSC 1316 - Linux Installation & Configuration 3 Course Credits
ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 9

Spring Mini 2

ITNW 1354 - Implementing & Supporting Servers 3 Course Credits
ITNW 1353 - Supporting Network Server Infrastructure 3 Course Credits
ITMT 2305 - Designing & Implementing Server Infrastructure 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 9

Third Semester

Summer 1

Students Choose one OSA pathway

OSA Network Troubleshooting

ITNW 2321 - Networking with TCP/IP 3 Course Credits
ITNW 2344 - Network Protocol Analysis 3 Course Credits
ITNW 2335 - Network Troubleshooting and Support 3 Course Credits
OR
ITNW 2380 - Cooperative Education-Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications 3 Course Credits *

OR

OSA Cloud Computing

ITNW 1309 - Fundamentals of Cloud Computing 3 Course Credits
ITNW 1336 - Cloud Deployment & Infrastructure Management 3 Course Credits
ITNW 2329 - Application Development for the Cloud 3 Course Credits *

Semester Credits: 9

Minimum Total Credits Required for Computer Networking Certificate CERT2: 45

⁺ Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection.

^* Capstone Course

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Computer Networking Certificate, CERT2

First Year

First Semester

Fall Mini 1

Semester Credits: 9

Fall Mini 2

Semester Credits: 9

Second Semester

Spring Mini 1

Semester Credits: 9

Spring Mini 2

Semester Credits: 9

Third Semester

Summer 1

OSA Network Troubleshooting

OR

OSA Cloud Computing

Semester Credits: 9

Minimum Total Credits Required for Computer Networking Certificate CERT2: 45