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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in VMware Network Administrator program is designed to help students prepare for VMware industry certifications and work in a variety of information technology environments including software-defined data centers. Courses will build the knowledge and skills for students to design, install, configure, troubleshoot, and manage virtual environments and help prepare students for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Linux +, CompTIA Network +; VMware VCA, VCP, and/or VCAP-NV Deploy certification exams. Students can also pursue additional Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in a variety of specializations within the information technology field to deepen their knowledge and skills and to help prepare them for multiple industry certification examinations. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Network and Systems Administration is also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Computer and Information Technology
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- VMware Network Administrator (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5032
- Total Credits Required
- 24-28
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2022
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students who pursue this Certificate of Completion (CCL) should have a basic level of computer literacy including navigating the internet and computer systems or take CIS105 as indicated in the required courses. Students with the requisite skills may have the CIS105 requirement waived by permission of the Program Director.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and theories of virtualization and cloud computing.
- Apply virtualization concepts to hardware hierarchies.
- Design, install, configure, and manage VMware environments including basic network functions.
- Optimize and scale vSphere.
- Troubleshoot and document virtual networks.
- Build an enterprise level virtual network infrastructure using industry best practices.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$158,217 Show expanded career information for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Network Architects
$124,093 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Architects
Computer Network Support Specialists
$66,176 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
$104,781 Show expanded career information for Computer Systems Analysts
Information Security Analysts
$109,862 Show expanded career information for Information Security Analysts
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$88,412 Show expanded career information for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Option 1 Sequence
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course OR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | 3 | |||
| CIS189 | Virtualization and IT Solutions for Digital Businesses | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | CNT140AB is recommended for students pursuing a Cisco Certification | 3–4 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| CIS197 | VMware ESXI Server Enterprise | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS198 | VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS200 | VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Option 2 Sequence
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course OR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS126DL or CIS126RH |
Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS189 | Virtualization and IT Solutions for Digital Businesses | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | CNT140AB is recommended for students pursuing a Cisco Certification | 3–4 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC170 | A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support | 3 | |||
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS197 | VMware ESXI Server Enterprise | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS198 | VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS200 | VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses | 3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=174700).