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Cisco® Systems Program
This field is perfect for people who want to stay on top of current technologies. Individuals who specialize in this area generally have a passion for computers and a knack for problem solving.
If the following qualities describe you, Cisco Systems Administration or Advanced Cisco Systems Administration might be good program choices:
- Interested in technology
- Good at solving problems and troubleshooting
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Get satisfaction from helping people
Cisco® Systems Administration: What's the job outlook?
Cisco routers and switches are the products most widely used to send information from one network to another. You will understand how to configure, maintain, and support Cisco routers and switches which will prepare you for CCNA and CCNP certification. Employment of computer systems administrators is expected to increase by 23 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. * who understand how to configure, maintain, and support Cisco routers and switches.*
What will I do with my education?
Graduates of Heald's Cisco Systems Administration program pursue CCNA certification, and then assume a variety of positions, including Help Desk Technician, Field Technician, Network Technician, and Customer Service Technician.
Graduates of our Advanced Cisco Systems Administration program pursue CCNP certification, and then assume rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including Network Administrator, Level II Support Engineer, Level II Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, or Deployment Engineer.
You'll get more than career training at Heald. You'll gain professional polish so you can be an asset your first day on the job. If you're interested in this program, you can pursue the following future educational options:
- Second Associate in Applied Science degree** in Networking Technology with an emphasis in Cisco Systems
- Certificate of Completion in Networking Technology with an emphasis in Cisco Systems
- Second Associate in Applied Science degree** in Networking Technology with an emphasis in Advanced Cisco Systems
- Certificate of Completion in Networking Technology with an emphasis in Advanced Cisco Systems
The above serves as a general overview for this program. For details, please refer to our academic catalog.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11. Your own hard work, professionalism, experience, work attitude, local market and other factors will impact your personal employment opportunities and pay.
**If you already hold an AAS degree from the select list of Heald programs identified in the Heald College catalog
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