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Cisco Certified Entry Technician (CCENT)
2 courses, 144 hours, 6 credits
The CCENT certification covers the basics of essential computer networking including security & threat mitigation, IP addressing, and routed & switched networks.
Typical jobs: network support and administrators, help desk tech.
This certification includes the following classes
- Introduction to Networks (10-150-129)
54 hours, 2 credits - Cisco Networking (10-150-102)
90 hours, 4 credits
CompTIA A+ (Computer Support Technician)
2 courses, 108 hours, 4 credits
CompTIA A+ certification validates entry-level skills in essential IT domains, including computer repair, software & operating systems, network administration, information security, cloud computing, and troubleshooting of both desktops and mobile devices.
Typical jobs: help desk, broadband installer, field tech, desktop support.
This certification includes the following classes
- CompTIA A+ Essentials (10-154-101)
54 hours, 2 credits - CompTIA A+ Practical Applications (10-154-106)
54 hours, 4 credits
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