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A computer network is a digital telecommunications network which allows nodes to share resources. In computer networks, computing devices exchange data with each other using connections (data links) between nodes. These data links are established over cable media such as wires or optic cables, or wireless media such as Wi-Fi.

Network computer devices that originate, route and terminate the data are called network nodes. Nodes are generally identified by network addresses, and can include hosts such as personal computers, phones, and servers, as well as networking hardware such as routers and switches. Two such devices can be said to be networked together when one device is able to exchange information with the other device, whether or not they have a direct connection to each other. In most cases, application-specific communications protocols are layered (i.e. carried as payload) over other more general communications protocols. This formidable collection of information technology requires skilled network management to keep it all running reliably.

Computer networks support an enormous number of applications and services such as access to the World Wide Web, digital video, digital audio, shared use of application and storage servers, printers, and fax machines, and use of email and instant messaging applications as well as many others. Computer networks differ in the transmission medium used to carry their signals, communications protocols to organize network traffic, the network's size, topology, traffic control mechanism and organizational intent. The best-known computer network is the Internet.

In the United States, a certificate may be offered by an institute of higher education. These certificates usually signify that a student has reached a standard of knowledge about a certain vocational or professional subject. Certificate programs can be completed more quickly than associate degrees and often do not have general education requirements. Undergraduate certificates represent completion of a specific program offered in coordination with a bachelors degree. Graduate certificates represent completion of studies beyond the bachelor's degree, yet short of a masters degree.

In the State of Maryland, a Certificate of Merit was, until recently, issued to graduating high-school seniors who met certain academic requirements (such as completion of advanced courses and a cumulative GPA of 3.00); the statewide certificate has since been replaced by "endorsements" defined by each local school system.[3]

It also may be awarded as a necessary certification to validate that a student is considered competent in a certain specific networking skill area in information technology. Thus a computer engineer or computer science graduation most likely will have to obtain additional certificates on and pertaining to the specific technologies or equipment used by the hiring corporation; if not, such employer may suffer unwanted penalties like foregoing (voiding the contract) the protections of a certain level of customer service or warranties.

A certification is a third-party attestation of an individual's level of knowledge or proficiency in a certain industry or profession. They are granted by authorities in the field, such as professional societies and universities, or by private certificate-granting agencies. Most certifications are time-limited; some expire after a period of time (e.g., the lifetime of a product that required certification for use), while others can be renewed indefinitely as long as certain requirements are met. Renewal usually requires ongoing education to remain up-to-date on advancements in the field, evidenced by earning the specified number of continuing education credits (CECs), or continuing education units (CEUs), from approved professional development courses.

Many certification programs are affiliated with professional associations, trade organizations, or private vendors interested in raising industry standards. Certificate programs are often created or endorsed by professional associations, but are typically completely independent from membership organizations. Certifications are very common in fields such as aviation, construction, technology, environment, and other industrial sectors, as well as healthcare, business, real estate, and finance.

According to The Guide to National Professional Certification Programs (1997) by Phillip Barnhart, "certifications are portable, since they do not depend on one company's definition of a certain job" and they provide protential employers with "an impartial, third-party endorsement of an individual's professional knowledge and experience".[1]

Certification is different from professional licensure. In the United States, licenses are typically issued by state agencies, whereas certifications are usually awarded by professional societies or educational institutes. Obtaining a certificate is voluntary in some fields, but in others, certification from a government-accredited agency may be legally required to perform certain jobs or tasks. In other countries, licenses are typically granted by professional societies or universities and require a certificate after about three to five years and so on thereafter. The assessment process for certification may be more comprehensive than that of licensure, though sometimes the assessment process is very similar or even the same, despite differing in terms of legal status.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) defines the standard for being a certifying agency as meeting the following two requirements:

1. Delivering an assessment based on industry knowledge that is independent from training courses or course providers
2. Granting a time-limited credential to anyone who meets the assessment standards

The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) is a U.S.-based organization that sets standards for the accreditation of personnel certification and certificate programs based on the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, a joint publication of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME). Many members of the Association of Test Publishers (ATP) are also certification organizations.

• Phillip Barnhart, The Guide to National Professional Certification Programs (1997), HRD Press. ISBN 0-8493-9960-2 Retrieved electronically 7 July 2009.

• Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate. "Advanced Professional Certificate in Real Estate | Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies". Scs.georgetown.edu. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2012.

• "Certificate Programs". lesley.edu.

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BSGB	Certificate - Microsoft Network Engineer
School: Southwest Florida College Program: Designed to prepare individuals to enter a career in network administration & management, this program provides students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to design, implement, and maintain computer networks. Emphasis is placed on network operating systems, infrastructure, security, and database implementation. Students in the degree program will develop a solid foundation in computer hardware and software troubleshooting techniques along with business and general education courses to provide a well-rounded academic experience. :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Tampa, FL ::  more info  ::  Location: Ft. Myers, FL ::  more info

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BSGB	Diploma - Microsoft Network Engineer
School: Southwest Florida College Program: This program is designed to prepare individuals to enter a career in network administration. Students are provided with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to design, implement, and maintain computer networks. Emphasis is placed on network operating systems, infrastructure, security, and database implementation. :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Tampa, FL ::  more info  ::  Location: Ft. Myers, FL ::  more info

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BSGB	Certificate - Computer Network Technician
School: Indiana Business College Program: This program is designed for individuals with a minimum of two years post-secondary school work experience who have already proven their interpersonal, communication and customer service skills and are interested in IT related training. The track will prepare students to pass the required exams to become A+ Certified computer technicians, Network+ Certified network technicians, and Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP). :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Anderson, Indiana ::  more info  ::  Location: Columbus, Indiana ::  more info  ::  Location: Evansville, Indiana ::  more info  ::  Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana ::  more info  ::  Location: Indianapolis, Indiana - Business Division ::  more info  ::  Location: Indianapolis, Indiana - Medical Division ::  more info  ::  Location: Lafayette, Indiana ::  more info  ::  Location: Marion, Indiana ::  more info  ::  Location: Municie, Indiana ::  more info  ::  Location: Terre Haute, Indiana ::  more info

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BSGB	Certificate - Computer Network Technician
School: Pittsburgh Technical Institute Program: This program is designed for individuals with a minimum of two years post-secondary school work experience who have already proven their interpersonal, communication and customer service skills and are interested in IT related training. The track will prepare students to pass the required exams to become A+ Certified computer technicians, Network+ Certified network technicians, and Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP). :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Anderson, IN ::  more info  ::  Location: Columbus, IN ::  more info  ::  Location: Evansville, IN ::  more info  ::  Location: Fort Wayne, IN ::  more info  ::  Location: Indianapolis, IN - Business Division ::  more info  ::  Location: Indianapolis, IN - Medical Division ::  more info  ::  Location: Lafayette, IN ::  more info  ::  Location: Marion, IN ::  more info  ::  Location: Muncie, IN ::  more info  ::  Location: Terre Haute, IN ::  more info

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BSGB	Computer Programming & Network Technology
School: Vatterott College Program: Still one of the fastest-growing fields, technology offers a wide range of exciting professional careers. At Vatterott, you will gain the technological edge needed to take your career to a new level! :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Cleveland, OH ::  more info  ::  Location: Des Moines, IA ::  more info  ::  Location: Joplin, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Kansas City, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Memphis, TN ::  more info  ::  Location: O'Fallon, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Oklahoma City, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Spring Valley) ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Deerfield) ::  more info  ::  Location: Quincy, IL ::  more info  ::  Location: Springfield, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: Sunset Hills, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Joseph, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Tulsa, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Wichita, KS ::  more info

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BSGB	Computer Systems & Network Technology
School: Vatterott College Program: Still one of the fastest-growing fields, technology offers a wide range of exciting professional careers. At Vatterott, you will gain the technological edge needed to take your career to a new level! :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Cleveland, OH ::  more info  ::  Location: Des Moines, IA ::  more info  ::  Location: Joplin, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Kansas City, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Memphis, TN ::  more info  ::  Location: O'Fallon, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Oklahoma City, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Spring Valley) ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Deerfield) ::  more info  ::  Location: Quincy, IL ::  more info  ::  Location: Springfield, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: Sunset Hills, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Joseph, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Tulsa, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Wichita, KS ::  more info

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BSGB	Network & Information Systems Technology
School: Vatterott College Program: Still one of the fastest-growing fields, technology offers a wide range of exciting professional careers. At Vatterott, you will gain the technological edge needed to take your career to a new level! :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Cleveland, OH ::  more info  ::  Location: Des Moines, IA ::  more info  ::  Location: Joplin, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Kansas City, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Memphis, TN ::  more info  ::  Location: O'Fallon, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Oklahoma City, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Spring Valley) ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Deerfield) ::  more info  ::  Location: Quincy, IL ::  more info  ::  Location: Springfield, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: Sunset Hills, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Joseph, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Tulsa, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Wichita, KS ::  more info

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BSGB	Network Engineering & Computer Technology
School: Vatterott College Program: Still one of the fastest-growing fields, technology offers a wide range of exciting professional careers. At Vatterott, you will gain the technological edge needed to take your career to a new level! :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Cleveland, OH ::  more info  ::  Location: Des Moines, IA ::  more info  ::  Location: Joplin, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Kansas City, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Memphis, TN ::  more info  ::  Location: O'Fallon, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Oklahoma City, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Spring Valley) ::  more info  ::  Location: Omaha, NE (Deerfield) ::  more info  ::  Location: Quincy, IL ::  more info  ::  Location: Springfield, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Ann, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: Sunset Hills, MO (St. Louis) ::  more info  ::  Location: St. Joseph, MO ::  more info  ::  Location: Tulsa, OK ::  more info  ::  Location: Wichita, KS ::  more info

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BSGB	Certificate - Microsoft Network Engineer
School: Sullivan University System Program: This 12 month program has been developed to give a student job proficiency and knowledge to enable them to earn Microsoft certification and serve an employer with the high-level technical skills needed to manage new advanced networking systems. :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Louisville ::  more info  ::  Location: Lexington ::  more info  ::  Location: Fort Knox ::  more info

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	Certificate - Network Technologies
School: Regis University Program: The Certificate in Networking Technologies is designed for students with data processing experience who wish to develop specific skills and knowledge in Network Engineering or E-Commerce. :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Online ::  more info

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	Certificate - Computer Networking
School: Regis University Program: Computer Information workers who want to enhance their skills or prepare for NACSE certification in Computer Networking will benefit from this certificate program. This certificate may help a student become a Network Analyst or Network Designer, and can be applied toward a degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking or Computer Science. :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Online ::  more info

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	Certificate - Network Technologies
School: Regis University Program: The Certificate in Networking Technologies is designed for students with data processing experience who wish to develop specific skills and knowledge in Network Engineering or E-Commerce. :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Online ::  more info

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	Diploma - PC Support and Network Administration
School: Dover Business College Program: The PC Support and Network Administration program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, manage, and support an enterprise network as well as to troubleshoot and repair PCs. The program provides a solid foundation to sit for the CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Linux+ examinations as well as for the more advanced vendor-specific Novell CNA, Microsoft MCP, and Cisco CCNA certifications. The PC Support & Network Administration program combines extensive hands-on computer experience with theory, providing graduates with the edge needed to enter and compete in today's highly technical workplace. :: Concentration: Computer Colleges :: Online        ::  Location: Paramus, NJ ::  more info  ::  Location: Dover, NJ ::  more info

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Are you good with computers? Have you found yourself helping out a family member or a friend by setting up their computer for them? Chances are you probably dealt with a co-worker who often call on you to handle computer networking questions, am I right? Yet, this is not your profession? Well, why not? What, because you have been a banker all your life? That’s a really good excuse. NOT!

Banker or not, every one of us, nowadays, are required to have some understanding of computer networking. So why not enroll for computer networking courses? A quick search and you will soon find out just how many computer networking courses that are being offered to you. Nice part about it is that you can even take these courses online! Absolutely right! Not only that, but you can actually consider advancing your career by taking additional computer networking courses in specific area of focus to specialize in the profession of your dream or continue to stay in banking but with a promotion!

But as you know, computer networking courses are not prejudiced in its student’s selection. And you don’t need to maintain a grade point average to be considered either. You just need to explore the idea of computer networking courses, if it is for you or not. What you should consider if this - if you have any slight interest in computers, then you should take computer networking courses. Who knows? It might just be your calling if you give it a chance.

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