Overview: The incredible extent to which computers are used today is possible because of network designers and engineers. At its simplest level, this field strives to transmit information from one computer to another. On a grander scale, businesses can reach unlimited numbers of computers with the same information due to the involvement of network designers.

Role: Computer network administrators design, install, and manage computer networks for businesses and organizations. In addition, professionals in this field work with local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and wireless networks among others. Familiarity with certain software and an understanding of online security issues are helpful assets for positions such as these.

Qualifications: Though not required, a Bachelor's degree is highly advantageous for a career in network design and engineering. Specialized certificates and applicable training are also highly sought after.

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Review our list of schools that offer Networking Programs:

Online Schools
University of Phoenix Online
American InterContinental University (AIU) Online
Boston University
Capella University
Colorado Technical University Online
DeVry University Online
Ellis University
Everest University Online
Jones International University
Kaplan University
Kennedy-Western University
South University
Strayer University Online
Virginia College Online
Walden University
Western Governors University Online
Westwood College Online
Anthem College Online

Arizona Schools
TechSkills* (Phoenix , Tempe ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

California Schools
TechSKills* ( San Francisco ,San Jose ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Colorado Schools
TechSKills* ( Denver ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Florida Schools
TechSKills* ( Orlando , Tampa ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development
Valencia Institute (Orlando ) - Cisco Certified Design Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Administrator, IT Management, Internet Webmaster Designer, Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Office Specialists, Network +, Database Administrator, more

Illinois Schools
TechSKills* ( Chicago , Chicago Loop , Fairview Heights ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Indiana Schools
TechSKills* ( Indianapolis ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Kansas Schools
TechSKills* ( Kansas City ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Technology Schools in Kentucky
University of Louisville* (Louisville , Fort Knox ) - Microsoft, Cisco, SUN, Oracle, and other computer training and Certifications including: Certified Wireless Network Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Application Developer, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCPDBA), Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP), CompTIA Network+

Minnesota Schools
TechSKills* ( Minneapolis ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Missouri Schools
TechSKills* ( St. Louis ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Nebraska Schools
Vatterott College (Omaha ) - Computer Engineering & Network Technology, Computer Systems & Network Technology, Computer Technology, Construction Technology, Construction Technology Management, MCSA+, Network+, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology

Nevada Schools
TechSKills* ( Las Vegas ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

New Jersey Schools
Brookdale Community College (Lincroft ) - MCSA, Java2, Linux +, MCAD, MCDBA, MCP, MCSD.NET, MCSE, MOS, Network +, Oracle 8i, Oracle 9i, Security +, SCSA, A+, C I W Associate, C I W Designer, i-Net+, IT Management, Java2

New York Schools
NetCom Information Technology * (Manhattan , Long Island ) - A+, Basic+, CCNA, CCNP, Flash 5, Java Package, Linux+, MCSE, Network+, Quickbooks, Security+, Sun Certification Network Administration,CNA

North Carolina Schools
TechSKills* ( Charlotte , Greensboro , Raleigh ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Ohio Schools
TechSKills* ( Cincinnati , Cleveland , Columbus ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Oklahoma Schools
TechSKills* ( Oklahoma City ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Tennessee Schools
TechSKills* ( Memphis , Nashville ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Texas Schools
TechSKills* ( Dallas , Fort Worth , Houston , San Antonio ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Utah Schools
TechSKills* ( Salt Lake City ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

Washington Schools
Northwest Business College (Lynnwood ) - A+/Network+ PC Service and Support Specialist, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Linux+, Microsoft Certifications (MCAD for .NET, MCDBA, MCSA, MCSE, Microsoft Office), Network Security (A+, NEt+, MCSA, Security+), Oracle (OCA/OCP), Security+

Wisconsin Schools
TechSKills* ( Madison , Milwaukee ) - Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA A+, CompTIA i-Net+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Database Administration, IT, Engineering, Java Programming (SCJP), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft MCAD, Microsoft MCDBA, Microsoft MCP, Microsoft MCSA, Microsoft MCSD, Microsoft MCSE, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Oracle Certified Associate, (OCA), Oracle Database Administrator, Software Development

* Program Availability Varies By Location and Often Changes. To get the most up-to-date information, use the links we provide to request additional information from a local campus representative.