CIS Professional in Telecommunications
Certificate Computer Network Administration and Security Management · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Business Division
Computer Information Systems Department
The CIS Professional in Telecommunications program is designed to prepare students for a career in the computer networking industry. The certificate offers a balanced set of classes that prepare students to design, implement and manage the heterogeneous corporate network. The network administration courses emphasize network operating systems, network infrastructure and data communications. Students will acquire the skills to install and administer a Windows network, Virtualization, Active Directory, group policy, file system security, DNS, DHCP, Cisco routers, switches, network infrastructure, access control list, Virtual LAN (VLAN) and VLAN routing. Individual courses will assist students in preparing for industry certification exams such as Network+, Microsoft MCITP and Cisco CCNA. Opportunities available upon completion of the certificate program include entry-level and mid-management positions in Network Administration.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CISN 11 | Telecommunications Networking | 3 |
| CISN 11L | Telecommunications/Networking Laboratory | 0.5 |
| CISN 24 | Window Server Network and Security Administration | 3 |
| CISN 24L | Window Server Network and Security Administration Laboratory | 0.5 |
| CISN 51 | Cisco CCNA Networking and Routing | 3 |
| CISN 51L | Cisco CCNA Networking and Routing Laboratory | 0.5 |
| Total Units | 10.5 | |
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Configure and setup static routing.
- Able to implement VLAN and VLAN routing.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.