Cloud Network Technology, AAS-T

Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree: 92

Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter or Spring Quarter

The Cloud Network Technology program is designed for entry-level students to develop skills needed to gain employment as cloud practitioners, computer network technicians, configuration and support technicians, and network and computer systems administrators. Students progress through classes in maintenance and repair of Microsoft Windows and Linux Operating systems implemented in physical and cloud-based environments. Students are prepared for industry certifications, including CCNA, Linux+ and AWS Cloud Practitioner.

To earn an Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Degree, the student must complete the following requirements: 62 technical credits; 20 additional credits of General Education, with specific requirements in English and mathematics; and 10 additional credits from General Education or Computer Science. This program can be used as an entry point to Renton Technical College’s BAS in Computer Network Engineering.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Obtain knowledge and experience in the computer networking field. 
• Possess technical skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments running on the Windows and Linux operating systems in cloud, on premise and hybrid cloud environments. 
• Develop knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment as computer network technicians or related roles. 
• Be prepared to participate in computer networking industry certification processes, e.g., TestOut PC Pro, TestOut ServerPro, TestOut LinuxPro, TestOut SecurityPro, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Linux+ and AWS Cloud Practitioner.