Career ACCelerator: LAN Administrator

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Tech credentials can lead to great-paying jobs with advancement potential. Earn a certificate in network administration and be job-ready for a LAN administrator position in just one year.

Move Into the IT Field — Fast

Gain hands-on skills with classes and a paid internship. Turn your problem-solving and people skills into a great career with this accelerated program. 

How It Works

  • Take classes in 16-week blocks, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., four days per week.
  • Work a summer internship for real-world experience.
  • Capital IDEA provides tuition assistance to qualified students.
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ACC’s Career ACCelerator trains students in the hardware and software skills they need to become a LAN administrator. The program includes a summer internship.

Can I Continue My Training?

Network administration awards are designed to stack. Earn a certificate in local area network systems in as little as one year, then complete your Associate of Applied Science degree, specializing in network administration or network security administration.

What is the Career ACCelerator?

Austin Community College and Capital IDEA are partners, providing support while you prepare for a great job in Austin’s growing tech industry. ACC provides self-paced training and stackable credentials. Capital IDEA offers financial assistance for tuition, books, and childcare.

Scholarship Opportunities

Learn about the Sooch Foundation for Career ACCelerator Scholarship and other ACC scholarship opportunities.

Program Award Type Award Title Award Plan Program Map Optional Mode Catalog Code
Computer Information Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Local Area Network Systems – Cybersecurity Specialization Award Plan Program Map PCCIS
Computer Information Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Local Area Network Systems – Network Administration Specialization Award Plan Program Map PCCIS
Computer Information Technology Certificate Local Area Network Systems – Network Administration Level 1 Award Plan Program Map PCCIS

Academic Department Contacts

Academic Program First Name Last Name Phone Email Department Website
Career ACCelerator: LAN Administrator Mary Kohls Call Send Email Visit Website

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