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Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.
Your Opportunity What is it?
Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks. Your Opportunity In 2012, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that jobs for network systems administrators are projected to grow by 28% nationwide through 2020, which is twice the average rate (14%) for all occupations. Demand is expected to increase as companies continue to invest in mobile networks, and new and faster technologies. Increased information security concerns and a growing need for IT in the healthcare industry should also improve job prospects for network systems administrators. |
According to a BLS survey, the nation’s more than 341,000 network and computer systems administrators earned a median annual wage of $70,970 in 2011, an increase of almost $2,000 over the previous year. The top 10% earned in excess of $112,210 in 2011.
Salary potential and job opportunities are affected by a candidate’s education and work experience, as well as by regional market conditions. What's the path to a career in Network Computing? How do I get started? |
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Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.
Your Opportunity
In 2012, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that jobs for network systems administrators are projected to grow by 28% nationwide through 2020, which is twice the average rate (14%) for all occupations. Demand is expected to increase as companies continue to invest in mobile networks, and new and faster technologies. Increased information security concerns and a growing need for IT in the healthcare industry should also improve job prospects for network systems administrators.
According to a BLS survey, the nation’s more than 341,000 network and computer systems administrators earned a median annual wage of $70,970 in 2011, an increase of almost $2,000 over the previous year. The top 10% earned in excess of $112,210 in 2011.
Salary potential and job opportunities are affected by a candidate’s education and work experience, as well as by regional market conditions.
Networking Essentials covers basic networking concepts within the context of the networks you encounter every day. In this 70-hour course, students will develop hands-on networking skills and understand the role networks play in our lives. This course introduces students to networking careers and prepares them for further study.
Your Opportunity
In 2012, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that jobs for network systems administrators are projected to grow by 28% nationwide through 2020, which is twice the average rate (14%) for all occupations. Demand is expected to increase as companies continue to invest in mobile networks, and new and faster technologies. Increased information security concerns and a growing need for IT in the healthcare industry should also improve job prospects for network systems administrators.
According to a BLS survey, the nation’s more than 341,000 network and computer systems administrators earned a median annual wage of $70,970 in 2011, an increase of almost $2,000 over the previous year. The top 10% earned in excess of $112,210 in 2011.
Salary potential and job opportunities are affected by a candidate’s education and work experience, as well as by regional market conditions.
Networking Essentials covers basic networking concepts within the context of the networks you encounter every day. In this 70-hour course, students will develop hands-on networking skills and understand the role networks play in our lives. This course introduces students to networking careers and prepares them for further study.
- Learn how to plan and install a network using real equipment and connect it to the Internet.
- Practice verifying and troubleshooting network and Internet connectivity.
- Learn how to recognize and mitigate security threats to a home network.
- Configure common Internet applications, set up sharing between computers, and configure basic IP services.
- Get immediate feedback on your work through built-in quizzes and tests.
- Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.
- Introduction to Networking
Our digital learning classes provide the same materials as our live lectures with the additional flexibility of being self-paced, while avoiding the costs and inconvenience of travel.
Benefits
Benefits
- On-demand options are available for remote users who have no access to instructor-led training.
- Enrollment allows users to prepare for live, instructor-led training.
- Refresher courses are available for users to review previous material.
- Users can download hands-on lab exercises to their local environments.
- Legacy resources serve as guide to those who have not upgraded to the latest product version.
- Quizzes within courses help validate users’ comprehension and progress.
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