Technical Certificate

Network Communications (VoIP) (6398)

This is a selective access program. This program incorporates the core courses from the Telecommunication Engineering Technology program and is designed for information professionals with prior degrees and/or experience in networking, and who wish to gain skills specific to converged networks. The program may also be appropriate for individuals in other professions who wish to gain an understanding of IP telephony and video over IP networks.

The program focuses on hands-on lab-based learning and is not at the engineering or theory level. Topics covered include traditional telephony systems, voice and video over IP, codes, quality of service, unified messaging, home integration, and many more relevant and current areas in converged networks. Students completing this program may continue in the Telecommunication Engineering Technology A.S./A.A.S. degree program and gain higher level converged networking skills.

This selective access technical certificate is designed to give a person with experience in general networking an in-depth understanding of converged networks. Students enrolling in this course should have a basic knowledge of network systems as gathered from work experience, college work, or self-learning, and an interest in exploring a growing and dynamic field.

Prerequisites
CET 2759, CCNA certification or one year work experience in the field.

Cost
Estimated tuition is $1,140 for Florida residents as of 7/05. Please see program advisor for additional costs (materials, fees, textbooks).

Curriculum

Professional Courses
CET 2627	Building Multilayer Switched Networks	3
CET 2481	Designing and Building Wireless Networks	3
CET 2682	Voice over IP (VoIP)	3
CET 2623	Deploying Quality of Service	3
CET 2675	IP Telephony	3
CET 2676	Unified Messaging	3
	Credit Hours	18

Total Credit Hours: 18

Please see the technical certificate Graduation Requirements.