Keep networks up and running.
Build real-world skills in system support and network maintenance.
This program focuses on preparing you for entry-level roles in IT support and network systems. You鈥檒l learn how to troubleshoot technical issues, install hardware and software, and help keep systems running efficiently.
Coursework includes hands-on experience with system setup, user support, basic networking, and security fundamentals. You鈥檒l work with the tools and technologies used in real-world IT environments.
The program also helps prepare you for industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cisco CCNA, giving you a strong foundation to start your career in IT.
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Start your career as a network technician
A Network Technician certificate prepares you for entry-level roles supporting and maintaining computer and network systems.
You鈥檒l build the skills needed to troubleshoot technical issues, install hardware and software, and keep systems running efficiently.
In this program, you鈥檒l gain hands-on experience with system setup, user support, basic networking, and troubleshooting. These skills are used across industries where reliable technology is essential, including business, healthcare, education, and government.
This certificate is a strong starting point for a career in IT or a pathway to more advanced roles in network administration and cybersecurity.
The Network Technician Certificate at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in one year.
The Network Technician certificate can typically be completed in about one year when attending full time.
Your timeline may vary based on your schedule and course load. Throughout the program, you鈥檒l build hands-on skills in hardware and software support, basic networking, and troubleshooting while working with real-world tools and technologies.
Potential careers in Network Administration
Moraine Valley鈥檚 Network Administration program prepares you for careers supporting and managing the technology that keeps organizations running. From setting up networks to troubleshooting issues and protecting systems, you鈥檒l build skills that apply across industries like healthcare, business, education and government.
You鈥檒l learn how to maintain network performance, support users and help secure systems in fast-paced environments where reliable technology is critical.
Real stories of success.
Not sure where to start? You鈥檙e not alone. Many Moraine Valley students begin by exploring their options and discovering what fits. Along the way, they build skills, gain direction, and create a plan for what comes next.
Get started today, find ways to pay for college, and see how other students turned their first step into something bigger.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1419 | Computer Integrated Technologies |
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