Networking Administration

The Associate in Networking Administration program begins with a fundamental understanding of computer components, computer systems diagnostics, and repair. Students learn complex networking concepts and gain hands-on experience designing, configuring, and managing networks using both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, in a lab environment with equipment and software representative of real-world industry settings.

By blending hands-on labs, industry-aligned certifications (Cisco, A+, Network+) and electives, the program aims to graduate versatile Network Administrators ready to design, secure and optimize the infrastructures that power modern organizations. Students choose one of three specialization tracks.

Program details. 68 semester credits over 24 months, taught in English at the Flagler campus. Certification goals include CompTIA A+ and Network+; the catalog also lists CompTIA Security+, Linux+, MCSA and Cisco CCNA.

CBT Technology Institute has served Miami since 1988, growing from a small vocational school into a workforce-education school focused on high-demand fields like HVAC, Electricity, and Information Technology. More than 13,000 alumni have graduated, and the school partners with employers to make sure graduates are equipped to meet evolving workforce demands.

• Students create a portfolio based on the classes they take, which they may take with them to job interviews.
• One laptop per student.
• Classes are designed to reflect what is needed in the job market.
• Job placement assistance, plus free tutoring, resume preparation, and career workshops.
• Small classes and personalized attention, with flexible schedules for students balancing work, family, and school.
• After graduation, you can come back and refresh your knowledge by participating in the classes you have already taken, at no additional charge.

Each of the three campuses (Flagler, Hialeah and Cutler Bay) offers small classrooms, computer labs, a resource center with reference materials, and offices for financial aid, career assistance and student services. All locations are near expressways, transit routes and restaurants.

Applicants for admission must be a high school graduate or equivalent, complete an interview with an Admissions Representative, and submit a completed Admissions Application. High school diplomas are subject to verification. The same admission requirements apply to students applying for on-ground, hybrid or online programs.

Every prospective student completes an on-campus interview with an Admissions Representative and receives a campus tour. Applicants provide valid government-issued photo identification, their Social Security Number, any documents the Financial Aid Department requires to establish eligibility, and two personal references with name, phone number and address.

Application fee. A $25.00 non-refundable application (processing) fee is paid when signing the admissions application. It is waived for applicants from CareerSource South Florida, Vocational Rehabilitation, military veterans, and CBT students who re-apply.

If a course in your program does not meet the enrollment minimum to open, you will be offered the option to take it at another CBT location. Programs taught in a language other than English may reduce employability where English is required.

Class times. Classes are scheduled for four hours a day, up to five days a week. Morning classes run 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and evening classes 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday; laboratory work may be done from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM. CBT also offers weekend classes on Fridays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Terms. Networking Administration follows its own term calendar. A semester is sixteen weeks, made up of two 8-week terms, and an academic year is two semesters. A full-time load is at least twelve credits per semester and a part-time load six. Students must complete the program within 150% of the scheduled time.

Upcoming Networking Administration term starts (catalog Appendix C, Networking Administration calendar): November 30, 2026; then February 1, April 5, May 31, August 2, September 27 and November 22, 2027.

Delivery. This page covers the program 100% online at the Flagler Campus. The catalog notes the program is also available in the hybrid distance education modality and 100% online.

Graduates are prepared for career opportunities in Information Technology, with a grounding in networking principles, cybersecurity and modern technologies.

• Prepare for certification exams such as A+ and Network+.
• Assemble and disassemble computer hardware using proper techniques and safety precautions.
• Diagnose and repair Windows and Linux operating systems and apply cloud services.
• Diagnose and repair basic network issues in Windows and Linux environments.
• Apply industry-standard practices to secure network systems and data.
• Demonstrate communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Sample job titles: Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, LAN Administrator, Network Support Specialist, Network Technician, IT Specialist, Information Systems Manager and IT Consultant. The school cites Bureau of Labor Statistics median annual wages of $95,360 for network and computer systems administrators (May 2023) and $73,340 for computer network support specialists (May 2024).

Orientation. Orientation runs in three phases. The week before the first day of class, new students get a general orientation and welcome from the Campus Director, program managers and student services, and receive their class schedule, uniforms and a technology orientation. Week two covers career services and financial aid.

Career preparation. CBT runs workshops and career assignments so students know what to expect after graduation and are prepared for job interviews. While the institute does not guarantee placement, it makes every effort to help graduates find positions in the Miami-Dade and Broward Counties area, and Career Services may help schedule interviews and send resumes to employers.

Graduation. To graduate you complete the full curriculum, earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, meet satisfactory academic progress, meet all financial obligations, complete exit interviews with Financial Aid and Career Services, and file for graduation with the Registrar. A formal graduation ceremony is held at least once a year.