Information Technology & Network Administration

Overview

Start your IT career sooner—and keep your options open. 

If you’re looking to enter the technology field quickly, enhance your current skill set, or explore whether a career in information technology is right for you, the Information Technology & Network Administration Certificate offers a practical and flexible starting point. 

Hands-on Experience

In as little as one year, you’ll build hands-on  experience with the technology organizations use every day. You’ll learn how computer networks function, how to administer operating systems, and how to provide technical support businesses depend on to keep operations running smoothly. 

Students in this program learn to: 

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network devices and computer systems. 

• Support users and resolve common technical issues. 

• Work with Windows Server and Linux operating systems. 

• Understand foundational networking and cybersecurity concepts. 

• Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to real-world technology scenarios. 

• Build confidence using industry-standard tools and technologies. 

A Rewarding Career

Designed for recent high school graduates, career changers, and working professionals, seeking a focused credential, this certificate provides a direct pathway into entry-level IT careers such as help desk technician, technical support specialist, network support technician, and computer service technician. 

Stackable Credential

Because learning doesn’t have to stop after one credential, all certificate coursework transfers directly into the Information Technology & Network Administration associate degree, allowing you to continue your education seamlessly whenever you are ready to take the next step. 

Prepare for Industry Recognized Credentials

You’ll also have opportunities to prepare for certifications such as Cisco CCNA and CompTIA Network+, helping you build credentials employers recognize and value. 

RVCC is an Excellent Place to Begin Your Academic Journey

• Affordable tuition
• Small class sizes
• Personalized faculty support
• Hands-on learning experiences

Transfer Pathways

We are also developing transfer pathways with regional universities, helping students continue seamlessly into bachelor’s degree programs. As a regionally accredited institution, RVCC credits may also be transferred to many other colleges and universities.

To develop and train information technology and  Networking technology professionals who can assist companies in managing and protecting their networks. 

Program Goals

The goal of the Information Technology and Network Administration certificate is to provide students with a path of career employment or advancement with up to date technology skills.

Program Outcomes

The proposed program will provide students with a strong foundation of understanding in information technology and networking. Students will learn:

• The focused discipline of networking in technology and develop a foundation of knowledge of the field
• How to use multiple operating systems commonly found in the technology field today
• Basic security principles for information assurance
• Computer networking through the introduction of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, the TCP/IP protocol suite, routing and switching protocols, Wide Area Network services, and network design & implementation
• To perform ordinary tasks in the Linux operating systems
• The methods in which emerging technologies can be deployed on current and future platforms

The Information Technology and Network Administration certificate is an open enrollment program. This means we accept students once they are accepted to River Valley; no requirements necessary. At RVCC, we believe all students should be able to complete a degree and be able to transfer or start their career as smoothly as possible.

If you have any questions about the Information Technology and Network Administration certificate, please do not hesitate to request information or reach out to the faculty.