The online Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) Certificate is ideally suited for IT professionals already working in the field who desire to attain greater career momentum in IT networking. If you are interested in designing routed and switched network infrastructures involving LAN, WAN, and broadband access for businesses and organizations, the CCDA Certificate program may be right for you. The program is designed to help you achieve competency in the design of complex networks, as you prepare to sit for Cisco certification examinations.* Due to the nature of the information technology field, virtually any industry is open to employment opportunities. CCDA-certified individuals may pursue design-level roles in the IT networking departments of today’s more advanced companies and organizations.

The online Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) Certificate is ideally suited for IT professionals already working in the field who desire the skills and knowledge necessary to design as well as implement complex networks. If you are interested in designing complex, multilayered enterprise architectures and wireless domains, the CCDP Certificate program may be right for you. The program is designed to help you prepare to sit for the CCDP certification, a midlevel professional certification for network design professionals.* Due to the nature of the information technology field, virtually any industry is open to employment opportunities. CCDP-certified individuals may pursue prestigious design roles on IT networking teams.

The online Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) Certificate is ideally suited for IT professionals with experience with network components, including LANs and WANs. If you are interested in the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of small enterprise branch networks, the CCENT Certificate program may be right for you. The program is designed to help you achieve competency in computer network technologies, including basic network security, as you prepare to sit for the CCENT certification examination.* Due to the nature of the information technology field, virtually any industry is open to employment opportunities. However, entry-level opportunities typically exist within small businesses and organizations.

The online Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate is ideally suited for IT professionals with experience with network components, including LANs and WANs. If you are interested in the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of medium-sized routed and switched networks, the CCNA Certificate program may be right for you. The program is designed to help you achieve competency in computer network technologies, including network security, IP traffic, and various network models, as you prepare to sit for the CCNA certification examination.* The CCNA Certificate is designed to help you attain greater career momentum in IT networking, and could help you advance and excel in the field. Due to the nature of the information technology field, virtually any industry is open to employment opportunities. However, opportunities typically exist within organizations that use medium-sized routed and switched networks.

The online Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certificate is ideally suited for IT professional who are CCNA certified, plus have extensive experience with Cisco network components, including LANs and WANs. If you are interested in the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of large enterprise local and wide area networks with 500 or more nodes, the CCNP Certificate program may be right for you. The program is designed to help you achieve competency in computer network technologies, including managing routers, switches, and enterprise applications that integrate wireless networking, security, and voice systems into a network, as you prepare to sit for the CCNP certification examination.* Due to the nature of the information technology field, virtually any industry is open to employment opportunities. However, opportunities typically exist within organizations that use large enterprise networks with 500 or more nodes.

The online Computer Security Certificate program is ideally suited for network security professionals and system administrators with at least 4 years of direct work experience in 1 or more of the 10 test domains, such as access control systems, cryptography, and security management practices. The program is specially designed to prepare you for CISSP certification.* All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in protecting an organization's critical information assets, consider this program. As you maximize your worth to your company by achieving this certification, you may have the chance to advance your career. Study how to provide the highest standard of security for your customers, employees, and stakeholders. Due to the nature of the information technology field, virtually any industry is open to employment opportunities. However, opportunities typically exist within larger organizations.

The eCommerce Certificate Internet courses are ideally suited for business professionals who seek to advance their careers, capitalize on new professional opportunities, or change career paths.

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The online Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) SQL Server Database Administration Certificate program is ideally suited for database administrators, database developers, and business intelligence developers. Choose from three tracks:

• Database Administrator Track

• Database Developer Track

• Business Intelligence Developer Track

The program is specially designed to help prepare you to pursue Microsoft MCITP certification through the courses in this program.* By earning the premier MCITP credential, you demonstrate the skills needed to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and administer the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database Management System, which is one of the primary database server platforms used by most organizations, small to large, throughout the world. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Due to the nature of the information technology field, virtually any industry is open to employment opportunities. However, opportunities typically exist within larger organizations.

The online Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Windows Server 2008 Administration Certificate program is ideally suited for systems engineers, technical support engineers, systems analysts, network analysts, and technical consultants. Choose from three tracks:

• Server Administrator Track

• Enterprise Administrator Track

• Enterprise Administrator Track (prior MCITP certification)

The program is specially designed to help prepare you to pursue MCITP certification.* By earning the premier MCITP credential, you demonstrate the skills needed to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and administer the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Platform, which is one of the primary server platforms used by most organizations, small to large, throughout the world. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Due to the nature of the information technology field, virtually any industry is open to employment opportunities. However, opportunities typically exist within larger organizations.

Students enrolling in the Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Certificate program must demonstrate CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ skills or equivalent knowledge through successful completion of a challenge exam or submission of both CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ certifications. Students unable to satisfy this requirement must complete Kaplan Continuing Education’s Information Technology and Network Technician course. There will be no charge to the student for either the challenge exam or the Information Technology and Network Technician course.

• CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge and skills. This includes detailed knowledge in personal computer components, laptop and portable devices, operating systems, printers and scanners, networks, security, safety and environmental issues, and communication and professionalism. For more details, visit www.comptia.org.

• CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge and skills. This includes detailed knowledge in media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support. For more details, visit www.comptia.org.