Great Careers In Network Administration
Information technology is the foundation of our modern society. Technology impacts our lives in every way from banking to healthcare to entertainment. Large networks and complex computer systems allow businesses across the world to connect and share information in seconds.
At Rasmussen College, we will prepare you for an exciting career as a Network Administrator. Our Network Administration program can help you learn to install, manage and monitor computer and network operating systems; build and troubleshoot computer hardware and study fundamental concepts of network security.
Rasmussen College’s program is designed to help individuals, at all levels, develop a career in Information Technology, and the cutting-edge, technology-intensive curriculum prepares students to take the following exams:Learn more:
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- Microsoft
- CompTIA
- Cisco
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What Network Administrators Do:
Network Administrators often provide technical assistance, support and advice to customers and other users. These skilled troubleshooters interpret problems and provide technical support for hardware, software and systems. They also conduct network administration duties and are responsible for ensuring business critical information is transferred across the enterprise.
Due to the heavy emphasis on helping all types of computer users, Computer and Network Administrators constantly interact with customers and fellow employees as they answer questions, diagnose issues and give valuable advice.
What to expect as a Network Administrator:
As they begin their career, Computer or Network Administrator’s often answer telephone calls, analyze problems by using automated diagnostic programs and resolve recurring difficulties. Network Administrators may work, either within a company that uses computer systems, or directly for a computer hardware or software vendor. Increasingly, these specialists work for help-desk or support services firms, for which they provide computer support to clients.
Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators are involved in routine maintenance and monitoring of computer systems, typically working behind the scenes in an organization. After gaining experience and expertise, they are often able to advance into more senior-level positions, in which they take on more responsibilities.How in-demand is Network Administration?
The explosive use of computers has created a high demand for specialists to provide advice to users, as well as, for day-to-day administration, maintenance and support of complex computer systems and networks.
Employment of computer and network support specialists is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2014, as organizations continue to adopt increasingly sophisticated technology and integrate it into their business.
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