Computer Networking Schools Produce Qualified Technicians by Michael Bustamante
A penchant for computers and acquired technical abilities are desirable attributes for future computer networking technicians. Computer networking schools offer an education in the hands-on processes of computer networking. Students learn to configure routers and switches, and install wiring, as... Potential employment opportunities for graduates include positions in computer science, computer information systems, network administration, network systems engineering, network service technology, network analysis and programming, network information systems management, electrical and computer...

The Brief History of Cisco Certifications by Natalie Aranda
Even young people can remember the old days when network administrators were more often associated for being the person sitting next to a computer system rather than for specific abilities of proficiency. In those early days, CCNA Certification or CCNA training were concepts totally ignored by... In networking, a traditional college four-year degree in Computer Science may be obsolete by graduation day due the constantly shifting nature of technology. ... It is a well known fact that a college degree in any field cannot guarantee employment, if the person holding a college diploma is not...

Who Knew that Modern Technology Would Eliminate Landlines on Campuses? by Nan Wood
Montclair State University is mandating freshmen have a cell phone. This gives the school the opportunity to determine where the student is at any time. When this process began, the students were not really happy but, now, the students realize that this voluntary tracking system provides more... Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is expanding its housing. ... The new housing will be equipped with a computer network that is wireless. ... Some colleges are sticking with traditional phone service.

Student Discount On Laptops by Jimmy Sturo
Currently, laptops and notebook computers are being used to a great extent in educational institutes. With a laptop or notebook computer, students can connect to the network in the college and work on personal computers. Many manufacturers provide student computer discount offers. ... Apple computers offers discounts for both college/university students, as well as for students in K-12 schools. ... College students can check hp.com to view all the available HP student discounts that are available for higher education.

Cisco CCNA Certification and Career Path by Natalie Aranda
Following your computer training toward your career path, you can go for the CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate), which indicates a foundation in the apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA training allows you the ability for installations and operation of LAN, WAN, and... CCNA course, exams and recommended training include the Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO), the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (ICND) or both. ... However, Cisco's CCNA certifications are valid for 3 years, so it is necessary for additional computer training to re-certify.

A Brief History of Cisco Certification Training by Natalie Aranda
Cisco Systems was founded in 1984 by a married couple named Len Bosack and Sandy Lerner. They were computer engineers employed at Stanford University near San Francisco, California. The name cisco, which was originally spelled using a small c, was taken from San Francisco. ... The idea was that college educations by themselves were not a guarantee of a person’s capacity to do a job. ... Cisco was also a leader in the introduction of formal certification programs to insure the competence and skill level of networking employees.

Computer Training and IT Certifications by Natalie Aranda
In the competitive world of the internet, computer training is necessary to gain skills and knowledge in order to get the validation you need to be recognized as an expert IT professional confronting all those opportunities and career challenges that have never been greater than today. ... In the United States, some of the colleges and universities offering both computer training and IT certification are Berkeley College, University of Phoenix Online, Kaplan University, AIU Online, Capella University, Strayer University Online, Kennedy-Western University, DeVry University, Westwood College...

Certifications: Facilitating Better Careers in the IT Industry by Mark Katz
Many would like to make it to the top in the famed IT world. The top companies around the world are those who have used the internet and other computer related automation to enhance productivity and market competence. There are many fields into which a person can get into when speaking about... Many obtain high skills through their college studies. ... Popular certifications in networking are MCSA Microsoft certified Systems Administrator, MCSE: Microsoft certifies systems Engineer, CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNE: Cisco certified network Engineer, CCNP: Cisco certified...

Networking Basics by Kashif Raza
A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are connected together with cables. The sharing of data and resources. Information travels over the cables, allowing network users to exchange documents & data with each other, print to the same printers, and generally share any... These benefits, combined with wide acceptance in the computer marketplace and the ability to support virtually all popular network protocols, make Ethernet an ideal networking technology for most computer users today.

CWNP - A Vendor-Independent Certification Path by Mohammed Alani
Planet3 Wireless is a creator and provider of IT training, courseware, and certification exams for wireless LAN technologies in the computer networking industry. Planet3 employs contract Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from around the world to create and validate the content that is used to train... Current technology training certification/degree, such as: Microsoft MCT CompTIA CTT+ Novell CNI Cisco CCNI or CCSI JEB Level 3 Certificate Current certification as an instructor by any branch of the Armed Forces College or University Professor 5.