facebookComputer Network Technology
Network or computer systems administrators design, install, and support an organization’s Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet, or Intranet system. They provide day-to-day on-site administrative support for software users in a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, government, and large corporations. They maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor the network to ensure availability to system users. Systems administrators are the information technology employees responsible for the efficient use of networks by organizations. They ensure that the design of an organization’s computer site allows all the components, including computers, the network, and software, to fit together and work properly. Furthermore, they monitor and adjust performance of existing networks and continually survey the current computer site to determine future network needs.
Administrators also troubleshoot problems as reported by users and automated network monitoring systems, and make recommendations for enhancements in the construction of future servers and networks. Another very important role of a network administrator is to protect an organizations data and systems from unwanted intruders.
This program prepares students with the necessary academic knowledge and technical competencies for entry-level technical positions in the computer network technology industry. These career opportunities may be in areas such as network installation, network administration, and network support.
Computer Network Technology Internship Testimonials
Herzing College has prepared me to be placed in the networking environment almost instantly except for company specific software. The training allows you to solve most common issues within minutes with making everyday problems seem easy to be resolved. With the internship program, it allows the host company to use the prospective employee on a trial basis without having to make a snap decision if they want to hire them through an interview process. You are able to be given time to learn the environment and it makes it harder for the company to let the intern leave as they have the knowledge that a new hired employee will normally not have.
– Chris Seymour
The academic program gave us the necessary knowledge to troubleshoot and fix most computer problems. The internship (which sold me on the course) allows us to take the knowledge and skills learned and apply them to real computer problems. Internship is a valuable tool which gives you the confidence and experience to a long and successful career in computers.
– Adam Wart
My academic program and the internship program at Herzing College has prepared me for the future of all the knowledge gained. During my classes at Herzing I learned communication skills, active directory and troubleshooting. These became very useful during my internship as I used that knowledge and was able to obtain more information as well as practice. These are skills I can use throughout my career and life.
– Ronoel Leonor
Herzing College and my internship combined have provided me with the theory and experience relating to my chosen field. From here on – it’s all experience!
– Michael Horrocks
The internship and academic program at Herzing College prepared me for my future by providing me with the skills and training in the field. It also helped with social skills by giving presentations. The internship gave me the experience I need to succeed in the IT field.
– Kevin Lange
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