Undergraduate Certificate in Data Networking Understand Computer and Data Networks
18
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Expand Your Technical Capabilities with Our Undergraduate Certificate in Data Networking
Liberty University’s Undergraduate Certificate in Data Networking provides basic training in network monitoring and new ways to combat security issues through real-world applications. With the field of information technology constantly growing, you will be taught how to work with the most recent applications on the market so you are confident when displaying and applying your skill set in the future.
Our Undergraduate Certificate in Data Networking can help you get on the fast track to understanding IT and network security. Our courses are designed to raise your level of expertise in data networking and your ability to adapt to future technology. As one of the largest Christian universities in the world, we are proud to offer a world-class education.
Why Choose Liberty’s Undergraduate Certificate in Data Networking?
At Liberty University, we are committed to Training Champions for Christ. We know it can be a challenge to learn networking with a busy schedule, which is why you can complete our Undergraduate Certificate in Data Networking 100% online. At Liberty, you can receive a quality, well-rounded education while still making an impact on your family, job, church, and community.
While you pursue our Undergraduate Certificate in Data Networking, you will have access to an abundance of IT-based resources that can help further your knowledge and credentials. Data networking is a useful certificate to have as today’s world is driven by data. Taking networking classes online with Liberty can help you achieve your goals – especially since our courses are taught by talented faculty who have years of experience in their field and who share your passion for data networking and impacting the world for Christ.
What Will You Study in Our Undergraduate Certificate in Data Networking?
Having a deeper understanding of network design can help you pursue a rewarding career as a network administrator or IT professional. Our Undergraduate Certificate in Data Networking features online networking courses that provide training in the areas of information systems, technology, networking, network security, network infrastructure, and communication data applications.
You will also study:
- Application of network components and devices to provide a business with internetworking capabilities.
- E-commerce industry and the impact it has on relatable technology.
- Implementation of data security measures into business and organizational processes to ensure the security and safety of customer data.
- Key networking concepts to provide network services.
- Process for building websites for selling virtual and physical products.
Potential Career Opportunities
Our Undergraduate Certificate in Data Networking can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited data networking certificate:
- Data communication analyst
- IT infrastructure technician
- IT technician
- Network and systems administrator
- Network security specialist
- Operations specialist
The analytical, technical, and communication skills that you gain from our certificate in data networking can be an asset in many other aspects of the IT field as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the bachelor’s in data networking and security. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a data networking certificate from Liberty University.
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.
Required Courses
Certificate Information
- This certificate falls under the School of Business.
- View the Undergraduate Business Course Guides (login required).
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 1.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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