Advanced IT networking and security

Monterey Peninsula College · Monterey

Develop advanced network administration, cybersecurity, Windows Server, and cloud management skills through a noncredit certificate sequence.

Tuition: See program costs
Format: Noncredit; delivery varies by course
Length / pace: 901 instructional hours in the catalog requirements

Listed as a current MPC noncredit certificate; confirm section availability

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Advanced IT networking and security

Certificate of Completion · Monterey Peninsula College

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MPC separately lists credit programs in Computer Networking and Security and CCNA. These require their own advising and enrollment plans.

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RequiredMPC noncredit eligibility: at least 18 years old or completed high school or equivalent, and currently living in California. Contact MPC to confirm program placement, prerequisites, and current offerings.Source

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What still needs confirmation

The course requirements were verified against the 2025-2026 catalog, while the current adult-ed page confirms that the program remains listed. Verify whether the requirement list has changed in the current catalog. The listed exam preparation does not guarantee certification or employment.

Requirements can change. Confirm current details with the school before applying.

Requirements and course information

Confirm fee status and any materials costs with MPC · 901 instructional hours in the catalog requirements

Required: MPC noncredit eligibility: at least 18 years old or completed high school or equivalent, and currently living in California. Contact MPC to confirm program placement, prerequisites, and current offerings.

Selected examples from the full 901-hour certificate requirement; consult the catalog for the complete sequence. The certificate prepares students for, but does not award, listed industry certification exams. Course-level prerequisite: A job, internship, or volunteer placement and instructor approval are required for the career-focused work-experience course included in the published sequence.

CSIS 472A: Administering Windows Server Core Infrastructure (Certificate course)
CSIS 476A: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 1 (Certificate course)
CSIS 486: Network Security Fundamentals/Security+ Prep (Certificate course)
CSIS 488: Security Practices: Penetration Testing & Discovery (Certificate course)
WORK 499: Career-Focused Work Experience (Certificate course; placement and instructor approval required)

Sources

MPC Advanced IT Networking and Security Certificate of Completion: https://catalog.mpc.edu/programs-study/computer-security-information-systems/advanced-it-networking-security-coc/advanced-it-networking-security-coc_text.pdf

MPC Noncredit Certificates and Classes: https://www.mpc.edu/academics/adult-education/noncredit-certificates-classes.html

MPC Work Experience course descriptions: https://catalog.mpc.edu/programs-study/work-experience/index.html

MPC Computer Information Systems pathways: https://www.mpc.edu/academics/career-academic-pathways/applied-technology/computer-information-systems.html