Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

The Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications program at Bates Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Tacoma, WA. The program falls within the computer networking field (CIP 11.0901) and prepares students to design, configure, and manage network systems and telecommunications infrastructure for business and organizational applications.

Bates Technical College also offers a one- to two-year certificate in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications for students seeking a shorter pathway in the same field. Additional related programs at the school include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Barbering/Barber at both certificate levels, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Students in the two- to four-year networking program can expect advanced coursework in network administration, security fundamentals, and telecommunications systems alongside hands-on lab practice.