Plug into a Successful Networking Career
The Cisco Networking Academy certificate of specialization (CS) covers key networking concepts, from Cisco applications to supporting protocols and services. Students gain networking, security and IT skills, preparing them for Cisco certifications and boosting their tech career prospects.
What is the Cisco Networking Academy at St. Louis Community College?
The Cisco Networking Academy is a global education program by Cisco Systems that offers networking and IT certifications to students, professionals and educators. Our courses combine technical concepts with interactive media and hands-on activities to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT®) exam and the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) Routing and Switching exam. The curriculum is aligned with A+ and Security+ certification standards.
What Can You Do with a Cisco Networking Academy Certificate?
Cisco certificate-holders can begin their career as a network technician, help desk technician or IT support specialist. As you gain experience, you can progress to positions such as network administrator, network engineer or systems administrator. Opportunities in specialized fields including cybersecurity, cloud solutions and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) engineering are also available.
You can further enhance this certification by combining it with other programs at STLCC, such as an associate's degree in network security engineering or cybersecurity.
CS in Cisco Networking Academy
- Degree offered: Certificate of specialization
- Locations: Forest Park, Wildwood
- Hours to complete: 15
- Program contact name: Will Hocker
- Program contact email: whocker@stlcc.edu
Tuition for district residents is $122 per credit hour for in-district students. Find out more about our straightforward and low-cost tuition structure.
Related Programs
At STLCC, you can combine this degree with a number of certificates to enhance your career opportunities, including:
- Network Security Engineering, Associate in Applied Science
- Cybersecurity, Associate in Applied Science or Certificate of Specialization
- CompTIA A+ and Security+ Certifications, Certificate of Specialization
- IT Help Desk/End User Support, Certificate of Specialization
- Network Engineering, Certificate of Specialization
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Why Choose STLCC’s Cisco Networking Academy Program
Schedules Built for Your Busy Life
Fitting a quality education into your busy life is easy with the flexibility STLCC offers, including day and evening classes, in-person and live virtual lectures, as well as online and hybrid options.
Graduate with Little or No Debt
We believe cost should never be a barrier to achieving your potential. Save over $4,700 per year with tuition that's one-third lower than other local institutions
Build Skills you Need with Stackable Credentials
Stackable credentials help students level up career opportunities without investing a large amount of time and resources. Students can stack a series of traditional and nontraditional credentials including degrees, certificates, apprenticeships and more.
Get Hands-On Training with Tech Academy
Tech Academy jump-starts tech careers in cybersecurity, software development and network engineering through support of advisors and mentoring from faculty coaches. Free laptop with software, free industry certification exam, paid internship and more.
Come as you are. See what you become.