This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the employment field as a computer network technician. Students will apply the theory of network protocols and network management concepts to various network topologies. Students will also troubleshoot networks using network management software. Other topics of study will include network communication, switching, routing, VLAN technology and WAN communication. Students will continue to work with Cisco Academy online courses. This course will help prepare the student to take the Computer Technology Industry Association's (CompTIA) Network + Certification Exam.