VMware Network Administrator, Certificate of Completion
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Certificate of Completion: CCL 5032
24-28 Credits
Program Contact
Mizan Rahman | 480-732-7109 | mizan.rahman@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in VMware Network Administrator program is designed to help students prepare for VMware industry certifications and work in a variety of information technology environments including software-defined data centers. Courses will build the knowledge and skills for students to design, install, configure, troubleshoot, and manage virtual environments and help prepare students for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Linux +, CompTIA Network +; VMware VCA, VCP, and/or VCAP-NV Deploy certification exams. Students can also pursue additional Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in a variety of specializations within the information technology field to deepen their knowledge and skills and to help prepare them for multiple industry certification examinations. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Network and Systems Administration is also available.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
Students who pursue this Certificate of Completion (CCL) should have a basic level of computer literacy including navigating the internet and computer systems or take CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems as indicated in the required courses. Students with the requisite skills may have the CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems requirement waived by permission of the Program Director.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 |
BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Survey of Computer Information Systems | ||
Permission of Program Director | ||
CIS126DL | Linux Operating System | 3 |
or CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | |
CIS189 | Virtualization and IT Solutions for Digital Businesses | 3 |
CIS190 | Introduction to Networking | 3-4 |
or CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | |
CIS197 | VMware ESXI Server Enterprise | 3 |
CIS198 | VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale | 3 |
CIS200 | VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage | 3 |
Total Credits | 24-28 |