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Diploma Program

15 Months / 61 Credits

Computer Network Technicians install, configure and troubleshoot local area and wide area networks. Their responsibilities encompass connecting the entire system of workstations, printers and modems to the Internet, email and other application servers via fiber optic and other types of cable. These technicians must keep their knowledge current with regard to the advances being made in convergence, bandwidth, speed of data transmission and operating systems.

Are You Ready to …

• Analyze test data and recommend hardware/ software for purchase
• Identify areas needing upgraded equipment … modems, fiber optic cables, telephone wires
• Evaluate hardware and software efficiency, reliability and compatibility
• Use technical manuals to determine the equipment to meet established requirements
• Monitor system performance
• Conduct surveys to determine user needs
• Develop procedures for installation, use and problem solving

It Helps To Be …

• Someone who is comfortable with technical equipment
• A communicator and problem solver who loves to use clues to solve a good mystery
• Someone who understands the importance of a business’s IT network in its day-to-day operation

Florida Career College Career Track

The Diploma program in Computer Network Technician is designed to prepare students to be able to continue their education in the FCC Computer Network Engineer Associate’s Degree program. Students may be able to continue on even further to the FCC Bachelors Degree program in Management Information Systems or Business Administration.