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Computer Communications and Networks

Saylor Academy

Micro-CredentialCIP: 11.0901

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

Explores the principles of computer networking and data communications.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingSystems AnalysisMonitoringSystems EvaluationInstructingLearning StrategiesOperations MonitoringProgrammingCoordination

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyTelecommunicationsEducation and TrainingMathematicsAdministration and ManagementMedicine and Dentistry

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionNear VisionFluency of IdeasSpeech ClarityCategory FlexibilitySpeech RecognitionOriginality

Tasks

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, da
  • Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements fo
  • Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants,
  • Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewin
  • Develop disaster recovery plans.
  • Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or autom
  • Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
  • Back up network data.
  • Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
  • Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
  • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destructi
  • Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being tr
  • Translate nursing practice information between nurses and systems engineers, analysts, or designers,
  • Use informatics science to design or implement health information technology applications for resolu
  • Develop or implement policies or practices to ensure the privacy, confidentiality, or security of pa
  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o
  • Write code to perform desired actions.
  • Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing stand
  • Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and r
  • Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.

Technology

Access softwareDevelopment environment softwareObject or component oriented development softwareVideo creation and editing softwareTransaction security and virus protection softwareNetwork monitoring softwareWeb platform development softwareWord processing softwareInternet directory services softwareData base management system softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareHelpdesk or call center softwareDocument management softwareOperating system softwareConfiguration management softwareMedical softwareGeographic information systemAnalytical or scientific softwareRequirements analysis and system architecture softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareDesktop publishing software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video disk DVD playersDigital video editorsHandheld microphonesHandheld videocamerasInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsAerial bucket trucksAmplifier probesCable analyzersCable cuttersCable plowsCable tie gunsCircuit testersCoaxial cable testersCombo crimping toolsCompaction tampersComputer serversContinuity testersDigger derricksDigital power metersElectricity monitors

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-1021.00
  • Telecommunications Engineering Specialists15-1241.01
  • Computer Network Architects15-1241.00
  • Computer Network Support Specialists15-1231.00
  • Information Security Analysts15-1212.00
  • Health Informatics Specialists15-1211.01
  • Computer Systems Analysts15-1211.00
  • Computer and Information Systems Managers11-3021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

  • Course syllabi and homework assignments — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for an introductory undergraduate computer science course.
  • Lecture content on foundational topics such as programming basics and data structures — prepare and deliver with guidance from senior colleagues in a postsecondary classroom setting.
  • Student assignments and laboratory exercises — evaluate and apply provided grading rubrics under supervisory review in a university computer science department.
  • Examination materials — administer and collect using established departmental protocols, forwarding grading to the supervising instructor as directed.
  • Student attendance records and grade entries — maintain accurately in the institution's learning management system under periodic audit by department staff.
  • Current computer science literature and conference proceedings — read and summarize to support awareness of emerging developments in the field.
  • Scheduled office hours — hold consistently to respond to undergraduate student questions on coursework and basic programming concepts.
  • Word processing and course management software — use to produce course handouts, upload materials, and communicate assignment instructions to enrolled students.
  • Existing course content and instructional materials — review and flag potential updates for supervising faculty during curriculum planning discussions.
  • Active listening and questioning techniques — apply when engaging students during classroom discussions on software design concepts in a structured lecture environment.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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