Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
CI20 Network Administration I
| Course Code | CI20 |
| Course Title | Network Administration I |
| Course Description | Deploy ethernet solutions and configure wireless technologies. Explore basic networking concepts including networking services, physical connections, and cloud connectivity. Monitor networks to ensure business continuity. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential for careers in the Network Administration pathway. |
| Cluster Grouping | Connecting and Supporting Success |
| Career Cluster | Digital Technology and Computer Science (DTCS) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Brent Curran brent.curran@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Adopted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Local |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2025 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 25 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | Yes |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Connecting and Supporting Success |
| Career Cluster(s) | Digital Technology and Computer Science (DTCS) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Network Administration (NEAD) - Prerequisite |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | N/A |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) SkillsUSA Technology Student Association (TSA) |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Computer Network Architects (15-1241)Computer Network Support Specialists (15-1231)Computer Programmers (15-1251)Database Administrators (15-1242)Database Architects (15-1243)Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244)Software Developers (15-1252) |
