Maintaining and upgrading networks are essential for even the smallest of networks to ensure proper operation. Computer networking offers businesses, schools, small and large corporations, and families several benefits: faster access to more information, improved communication and collaboration, and more convenient access to software tools. Students in this program gain an understanding of how networks actually work and how they are used in many businesses today. Students move from the basics of computer networking to advanced network issues and implementations. This challenging and exciting program gives students the tools and information for potential employment in the IT and network service fields.