Earn a Certificate Online!

De Anza offers online courses in a number of subjects, including a certificate in Network Basics that prepares students for entry-level positions as a computer support or network technician. This certificate can be earned by taking all required courses online. Some online courses may require on-campus participation in meetings or class activities.

Careers in Network Design and Administration

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Computer networks are essential to the operation of most large businesses and other organizations today.

Network designers and administrators assemble the necessary software and hardware components and configure them to work as needed.  Administrators also oversee operations and maintenance, including system backups and archiving.

Network support technicians help maintain and test systems, identify problems and write code to resolve issues. 

Employment Outlook: 2020-2030

  • The number of jobs for computer network support specialists is expected to increase by 15%
  • Jobs for computer network architects are expected to grow 20%

These ten-year projections for California employment are calculated by the state Employment Development Department, which collects data about the state's workforce and economic trends.

Network Design and Administration  at De Anza

Award-Winning Programs

De Anza's Network Administration programs have been recognized by the state Chancellor's "Workforce Stars" initiative for strong performance in these key areas
  • Students increased their earnings by 126%
  • Nearly 90% of students earned at or above the regional living wage

young man with computer imageryThe Computer Information Systems Department offers a variety of certificates and associate degrees in programming and computer science.

You can earn certificates in several popular programming languages, either as an introduction for beginners or as a valuable upgrade to your existing skills.

Certificates and degrees are also available in such growing fields as business programming, database design, network programming and administration, systems programming, systems security and project management.