Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
Besides the technical/vocational schools that offer courses related to computer networking, several major companies offer professionally taught courses and nationally recognized certification; chief among them are Cisco, Red Hat, OpenText, and Microsoft. The certified network professional program, which is offered by the Network Professional Association, supports and complements the aforementioned vendor product certifications. Applicants must pass an examination, have at least three years' professional experience, and demonstrate experience in the field.
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