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Computer Networking

Are you interested in computers? Do you like to solve problems using technology?  

Learn to implement and manage high-performance, reliable, and scalable computer networks that connect devices, systems, and users across organizations or even globally. Gain insight into concepts such as performance and reliability, scalability, security, network architecture, network management, collaboration and convergence, standards, and troubleshooting, while preparing for careers in the computer networking field.   

Location: Career Connect Campus

Credentials Earned

  • COMP TIA TECH+
  • COMP TIA Network+

Articulated Credit Earned

Pursuing postsecondary education? See how your credits could carry over in Michigan:

Credentials and articulation is dependent on the grade earned in the class and passing credential exams.

Common Jobs and Salaries

What could I do after this class?

  • Computer User Support Specialist ($56,085)

What could I do with more formal learning?

  • Computer Network Support Specialist ($59,975)
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($82,368) 

 

Data provided by Michigan Center for Data and Analytics (MCDA), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2025) and Long-Term Occupational Employment Projections (2032), Southwest Michigan Prosperity Region.

Interested in this class? Learn more about the application process and talk with your high school counselor about enrolling.

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Meet The Instructors

Cortney Mackie

 

Cortney Mackie

Computer Networking Instructor

Chuck Garrison

 

Chuck Garrison

Computer Networking Technical Assistant

I’ve always been interested in technology and how it works. Taking this class has really made me understand the technical issues of the internet and how everything is connected.

— Ethan Bell, Portage Central High School senior (alum now)

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