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Networking - CERT A

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 28 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Click on hyperlink to reveal a full list of courses. If you are interested in honors course options, please visit the HutchCC Honors Program (www.hutchcc.edu/honors) for further information.

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Agriculture, Business, Computers and Technology
learncomputers@hutchcc.edu
620-728-8104
1-888-GO-HUTCH ext. 8104

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

IS100
Cybersecurity Application
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

IS148
CompTIA A+ Core 1
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

IS149
CompTIA A+ Core 2
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS148 CompTIA A+ Core 1 with grade of C or better.

IS182
Cisco CCNA I/Networking I
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

IS183
Cisco CCNA II
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
Spring 2026
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

IS224
Networking II
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

Electives


  • Networking Concentration Block
    Credit Hours : 10.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • BU120
      Job Search/Retention
      1.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • CS111
      Visual Basic Programming T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • CS203
      Discrete Structures
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra with a grade of C or higher.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: MA106 College Algebra with a grade of C or higher.

    • IS104
      Microcomputer Applications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • IS137
      Website Ethics and Security
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • IS184
      Cisco CCNA III
      3.00
      Prereq: IS183 Cisco CCNA II.
      Prereq: IS183 Cisco CCNA II.

    • IS235
      Elements of Linux
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • IS237
      Server Operating Systems and Virtualization
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS235 Elements of Linux, or Departmental Consent, and IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS235 Elements of Linux, or Departmental Consent, and IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I.

    • IS240
      Fundamentals of Network Security
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I & IS224 Networking II, or Departmental Consent, and IS184 Cisco CNA III, or IS183 Cisco CCNA II.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: IS182 Cisco CCNA I/Networking I & IS224 Networking II, or Departmental Consent, and IS184 Cisco CNA III, or IS183 Cisco CCNA II.


Total Credit Hours
28.00

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