ctcLink Plan Code: 533C

Total Credits: 38

Action Item: Work with CIS/CNE Navigator

Use your Success Network! Before your first quarter, meet with your CIS/CNE Navigator or CIS/CNE advisor to build your Degree Planner in Starfish showing the sequencing of courses in your degree plan. 

1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

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• Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course.

2. Introduction to Computer Information Systems

• CIS 121 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will teach you beginning IT concepts and principles. Provides a general overview of a wide range of current technologies.

3. Computer Operating Systems

• CIS 134 Computer Hardware and Operating Systems (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn about the basics of computer operating systems.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Good work!  You have just completed the first three courses of this map.  This quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

Note: This certification is stackable and counts towards the AAS degree in Network Engineering & Cybersecurity.  

4. Implementing Windows Client Operating System

• CNE 231 Implementing Windows Client Operating System (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This class will prepare you for Microsoft Windows desktop operating system certification.

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go!  It is time to apply for graduation.  Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details.

Note: You may also register for courses in the Microsoft On-Premises and Cloud Systems Administrator or CISCO Cybersecurity certifications. 

5. CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks

• CNE 241 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This is the first in a sequence of four classes to prepare you to meet the requirements of the Cisco CCNA certification.

6. Installing and Configuring Windows Server Hybrid

• CNE 211 Administering Windows Server Hybrid-Infrastructure (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course prepares you to meet a portion of the requirements of the initial Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid certification. It is the first in a sequence of two classes that prepares you to meet the requirements of the AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure certification. 

  Note: CNE 212 Administering Windows Server Hybrid-Services completes the rest of the requirements for the AZ-800 certification 

7. Fundamentals of Network Security

• CNE 254 Fundamentals of Network Security (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This class prepares you to meet the requirements of the CompTIA Security+ certification.

8. UNIX Administration

• CNE 251 Unix Administration (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This class introduces you to the basic concepts of the UNIX or Linux operating system.

Action Item: Complete Networking Certification Exam(s)

Please complete networking certification exams (ex. CISCO, A+, Security+, Network+), and begin job readiness preparation for internship and post-graduation job search.

Total Credits: 38

ctcLink Plan Code: 533C