Network and System Administration/Administrator

The Network and System Administration/Administrator certificate program at South Mountain Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Phoenix, AZ. Classified under CIP code 11.1001 in the computer and information sciences field, the program prepares students for roles in managing network infrastructure, administering operating systems, and supporting organizational IT environments across business and public-sector settings.

South Mountain Community College offers two closely related programs alongside this credential: System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, both at the two- to four-year certificate level. Students in the network and system administration program can expect coursework in server administration, network protocols, virtualization, and system security practices applicable to entry-level and mid-level IT administration positions.