Network Administration

Program Description

Are you a problem-solver interested in information technology? Hennepin Tech can help you develop the skills you need to succeed.

Network engineers are essential for keeping network systems and computer networks secure and reliable in places like offices, data centers, and server rooms. They help make sure communication within an organization runs smoothly and protect sensitive information from security threats.

At Hennepin Tech, you can learn the basics of network configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, security measures, and hardware maintenance. The student learning environment includes a modern data center lab and instruction from top industry instructors.

A career in network administration offers high-paying, in-demand careers and opportunities for growth in a fast-changing tech industry. Hennepin Tech offers expert instructors and the latest training to help you take advantage of career opportunities. Hennepin Tech courses support national recognition as a Cisco Certified Network Administrator.

Choosing a two-year college like Hennepin Tech is a cost-effective way to enter the workforce. Students who earn a two-year degree have the option to transfer their credits to a four-year college to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.

Program Information

• Overview
• Accreditation & Affiliations
• Awards & Certifications
• Faculty

Overview

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click for more info!

Class Time: Online only
Semester: Fall, Spring or Summer
Campus: Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie

Course Search

Skills Required

In general, the Information Technology program is designed to accept students at any level of computer familiarity. Initial placement testing will help best identify what courses students coming into the program should start with. Please see your enrollment counselor for assessment exemptions.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED).

Graduates secure positions such as:

• Network Administrator
• Network Technician
• Network Analyst
• IT Analyst
• Cisco Network Engineer
• Windows Server Administrator
• Linux Server Administrator
• System Administrator
• Computer Network Support Specialist
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Accreditation

Hennepin Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Industry Partners

The Information Technology program has an advisory committee of professionals working in the fields of programming, database administration, IT support, and network administration. The advisory committee reviews the coursework to ensure that the program is covering material needed to be marketable in your field of study. This allows the faculty to continue to offer current materials and technical skill development in each area.

Award Name	Award Type	Location	Planning Guide	WIOA
Linux Networking	Certificate	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Network Administration	AAS	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie		Yes
Network Administration	Certificate	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie		Yes
Network Support	Diploma	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes
Windows Networking	Certificate*	Brooklyn Park Eden Prairie	PDF	Yes

*Certificates that are less than 16 credits are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.

Joan Bernard
Phone: 952-995-1608
Email: Joan.Bernard@HennepinTech.edu

Ryan Brovold
Phone: 763-488-2668
Email: Ryan.Brovold@HennepinTech.edu

Carre Allen
Email: Carie.Allen@HennepinTech.edu

Mike Wiens
Email: Michael.Wiens@HennepinTech.edu

Abdul Daud
Phone: 763-488-2456
Email: Abdiwali.Daud@HennepinTech.edu

Svetlana Gluhova
Phone: 763-488-2440
Email: Svetlana.Gluhova@HennepinTech.edu

Kara Hummel
Email: Kara.Hummel@HennepinTech.edu