About the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate
The Accelerate U Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate Program is an on-campus certificate program that will assist students with developing the skills to go into information technology careers. The program is 24 weeks long and provides in-person learning experiences with hands on labs. With the help of a Career Coach, students receive support on their journey and exam preparation built into the course content. After the program, students are prepared to enter information technology jobs.
Program Length: 24 weeks
Degree Type: Certificate including Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
Cost: $6,075
Application Deadline: We are accepting applications for the September 2024 Cohort. If you are interested in applying, reach out to Angel Alcazar, Director of Outreach, at aalcazar@nl.edu or sign up for one of our upcoming information sessions. to receive comprehensive information and all the necessary resources to facilitate your application process. We sincerely appreciate your interest in our program and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Questions?
Email Angel Alcazar, Director of Outreach, at aalcazar@nl.edu.
Program Highlights
Career Opportunities
After just 24 weeks of this program, you will have a highly valued and sought after certification that will prepare you for career advancement opportunities. Starting salaries for these positions are $41,000-60,000 per year.
Hands-On Experience
You will spend your time in-person with hands-on lab experiences. These in-person classes are aligned to prepare you for real-world work scenarios.
Industry Credentials and College Credit
By the end of the program, you will have earned a nationally recognized certification credentialed by CISCO and college credits you can put towards a degree program in the future.
Cost-Effective
This is a low-cost program and has the option for students to use federal and state financial aid to cover the cost. The program is also a great stepping stone for credit towards a Bachelor's degree pathway in Computer Science and Information Systems.
What You'll Learn
By the completion of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate Program, you will:
- Feel prepared to enter the workforce as a Support Specialist and other related Information Technology fields.
- Have an overview of technology fields to as well as Switching, Routing, and Wireless Fundamentals.
- Hear from professionals and receive tangible experiences in realistic lab environments and scenarios.
- Learn from technology experts who base their work on learning science.
- Become more familiar with topics such as cyber security and Python.
- Have the opportunity to propel your education forward by continuing with college credit towards Computer Science degrees.
