Network Technology and Systems Administration (NTSA)
Course Number Changes from Computer Studies to CNET
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- CS = Computer Studies
- CNET = Computers, Networking, and Emerging Technology
Look in the CNET section of the Class Schedule for system and network administration courses, Information Technology (IT) training, and more!
The new networkers! The path to hot Information Technology (IT) jobs begins here at Ohlone... Ohlone College is an accredited training center for IT certification. Register today!
Degrees and Certificates
Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.
Associate of Science Degree and Certificates of Achievement
Our Associate of Science degree and Certificates of Achivement in Networking Technology and Systems Administration (NTSA) has these concentration areas:
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- Cisco Certified Network Professional (Network+, CCNA, CCNP) (PDF)
- Desktop Support Technician (A+, Server+, MCP) (PDF)
- Microsoft Systems Engineer (Network+, MCP, MCSE) (PDF)
- Network Administrator (Network+, MCP or UNIX, CCNA) (PDF)
- Technical Support Specialist (A+, Server, MCP) (PDF)
- UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator (PDF)
Fast-Track Certificates
We offer the following information technology certificates:
- CCNA Certification Fast Track Training
- Cisco Systems CCNP Certification Training
- Cyber Security Certification Training
- Linux+ Certification Training
- Microsoft MCDBA Certification Training
- Microsoft MCSA Certification Training
- Microsoft Windows 2003 MCSE Training
- SECURITY+ Certification Training
- UNIX/Linux Open Source Training
- IP Telephony and VOIP
- Wireless LANs Training
For more information, contact Richard Grotegut at rgrotegut@ohlone.edu or call the Science, Technology, and Engineering Division at (510) 659-6080.
IT is a High Growth Industry
From a May 2004 U.S. Department of Labor report (download the full Information Technology: High Growth Industry Profile (PDF) (view with the free Adobe Reader software) publication dated May 2004):
Industry Snapshot
- Information Technology is the fastest growing sector in the economy with a 68% increase in output growth rate projected between 2002 and 2012.
- The IT industry is predicted to add 632,000 new jobs between 2002 and 2012, an increase of 18%.
- Seven of the 30 fastest growing occupations are expected to be IT-related, with a projected average employment growth rate of 43%.
- Employment opportunities are expected to be good in the IT industry as demand for computer-related occupations increases due to rapid advances in computer technology, continuing development of new computer applications, and the growing significance of information security.
Skill Sets
- For all IT-related occupations, technical and professional certifications are growing more popular and increasingly important.
- IT workers must continually update and acquire new skills to remain qualified in this dynamic field. According to a May 2000 report by the Urban Institute, community colleges play a critical role in training new workers and in retraining both veteran workers and workers from other fields [emphasis added].
- People interested in becoming computer support specialists generally need only an Associate degree in a computer-related field, as well as significant hands-on experience with computers.
Workforce Issues
- Because more than 90% of IT workers are performing jobs outside the IT industry, it is necessary for them to have both IT training and complementary training in their respective business sector such as health care, manufacturing, financial services, etc. The IT industry relies on a group of training centers for IT skills, including private IT schools, vendor-authorized training providers [emphasis added], corporate universities, community colleges [emphasis added], and 4-year institutions.
- Specific technical skills often lose value over time, so IT workers must acquire new skills frequently in order to maintain their labor market viability and upward mobility.
Occupational Outlook
| IT-related Occupations | Number Employed 2002 (000's) | Number Employed 2012 (000's) | Numeric Change (000's) | Change % | 2002 Median Annual Earnings | Post- secondary Education & Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network systems and data communications analysts | 186 | 292 | 106 | 57.0% | $58,420 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer software engineers, applications | 394 | 573 | 179 | 45.5% | $70,900 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer software engineers, systems software | 281 | 409 | 128 | 45.5% | $74,040 | Bachelor's degree |
| Database administrators | 110 | 159 | 49 | 44.2% | $55,480 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer systems analysts | 468 | 653 | 185 | 39.4% | $62,890 | Bachelor's degree |
| Network and computer systems administrators | 251 | 345 | 94 | 37.4% | $54,810 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer and information systems managers | 284 | 387 | 103 | 36.1% | $85,240 | Degree plus work experience |
| Computer programmers | 499 | 571 | 72 | 14.6% | $60,290 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer support specialists | 507 | 660 | 153 | 30.3% | $39,100 | Bachelor's degree |
This is not a comprehensive list of occupations. Please refer to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for more IT occupational data.
