Employment opportunities include:

• Computer and Network installer
• Computer Support Specialist
• Technical Support Technician
• Network Systems Analyst
• Security Specialist
• Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester

California Employment Statistics

Computer Support Specialists $53,470 Median Wage with an Associate’s Degree

Projected Job Growth +10%

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook 2018-2028

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“I absolutely recommend CR. I have recommended it to people I know who have trouble getting a job, not just for IT, but in general. The affordability was definitely a strong reason for not holding off on going "

- Jerold Capps, AS in CIS Networking

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Classes for Industry Certification

College of the Redwoods offers four courses to prepare you for industry certification.

These certifications offer:

• a competitive edge in the job market;
• heightened career advancement opportunities;
• increased value to employers and their organizations.

93% of managers look for certifications when hiring; having them on your resume can get you in the door.

CIS 30: CCNA: Computer Network Fundamentals

• Prepares you for Cisco CCENT certification
• Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security.

CIS 33: Scaling and Connecting Networks

• Prepares you for Cisco CCNA certification
• CCNA curriculum and certification builds the skills you need to get hired and succeed in jobs related to networking computers and devices. Whether you go for that first job or specialize with more study, CCNA is a great foundation. CCNA Scaling and Connecting Networks course validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks.

CIS 35: Network Security Fundamentals

• Prepares you for Comp/TIA Security+ certification
• The CIS 35 Network Security Fundamentals course covers the most important foundational principles for securing a network and managing risk. Topics include: Access control, identify management, cryptography, and mitigation and deterrent techniques to address network attacks and vulnerabilities.

CIS 98: PC Computer Repair and Maintenance

• Prepares you for Comp/TIA A+ certification
• The CIS 98 PC Computer Repair and Maintenance course is your first step in your professional ICT journey. The course will take you from the just-a-user level to the I-can-fix-this level for PC hardware and software issues. In addition, you will begin your preparation towards the CompTIA A+ certification. This certification credential’s popularity among employers is growing exponentially, and obtaining certification increases your ability to gain employment and improve your salary.