Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate
This 21-credit-hour certificate program prepares you for entry-level career opportunities, continuing education and the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. The CCNA is recognized in the industry as a technical professional who works with traditional CISCO-based networks, managing routers and switches. Your exam costs are not included in your tuition and fees.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Computer Network Support Specialists
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
12,510
2033
14,390
Percent Change
15
Projected Job Openings
1070
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THE CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
- The fundamentals of networked environments and data communications
- Network security and device hardening to mitigate security threats
- LAN switching and wireless design
- WAN technology and protocols
Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility
CCNA-CT
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2020 (580)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2020 (580), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program. This certificate program is designed to produce a Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNA. The CCNA is recognized in the industry as a technical professional working with traditional Cisco-based networks that predominantly include LAN and WAN routers and LAN switches. Students who complete this Cisco training will have the expertise needed to pass the test, required by Cisco Systems, to achieve CCNA status. Upon completion of the Cisco Certified Network Associate program, the student is awarded a college certificate. These courses will apply toward the AS degree in Computer Networking.
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
0511100114 - Network Infrastructure CCC
Federal CIP Code
11.1001 - Network and System Administration/Administrator.
Industry Certification
SPC's Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate prepares you for the following industry certifications:
- Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)
Your exam costs are not included in your tuition and fees.
COMPLETE YOUR EDUCATION at spc
Our Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate transfers to the Network Engineering subplan of SPC's Associate in Science degree in Computer Networking. The A.S. degree transfers to SPC's Technology Development and Management B.A.S. Degree.
Sharpen your computer networking skills
We also offer short-term technology training through our Workforce Institute and Cisco Networking Academy.
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY
Learn more about our Cisco Networking Academy.