The Cloud Network Technology program is designed for entry-level students to develop skills needed to gain employment as cloud practitioners, computer network technicians, configuration and support technicians, and network and computer systems administrators. Students progress through classes in maintenance and repair of Microsoft Windows and Linux Operating systems implemented in physical and cloud-based environments. Students are prepared for industry certifications, including CCNA, Linux+ and AWS Cloud Practitioner.
Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring
All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.
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Tuition
At Renton Technical College, tuition is affordable and competitive.
Financial Aid
Federal aid is available for most students to help pay for school. Fill out your FAFSA now to get started.
Scholarships
The RTC Foundation offers scholarships to help pay the costs of attending school.
All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (425) 235-5840.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
- No admission requirements
Admission Recommendations
- Typing skills of 25 words per minute highly recommended.
- Need to brush up on your tech skills? Check out our Bridge to IT course!
Apply and Get Registered!
Upcoming Registration dates:
Registration for Winter & Spring is open now!
- Connect with an Entry Adviser and complete the Admissions Application to get a student ID number
- Entry advisers are available in our RTC Virtual Welcome Center
- Phone: 425-235-5840
- Email: advising@rtc.edu
- New Student Advising Appointment booking page
- Entry advisers are available in our RTC Virtual Welcome Center
- Plan how to Pay for College
- Explore funding options
- If you’re interested in financial aid, complete an online FAFSA or WASFA along with a Financial Aid Data Sheet (RTC school code: 014001)
- Financial Aid Department (Bldg I-205)
- Zoom: RTC Virtual Welcome Center
- Email: financialaid@RTC.edu
- Phone: 425-235-5841
- Register for classes once registration opens. Directions for how to register can be found here: ctcLink for Students page.
- Required:
- CNT 156 CompTIA A+ Core I – Item number L104
- CSI 120 Computer Programming I – Item number L510
- COL 101 College Success – You get to decide which day/time works best for you. You can look up the days/times offered by searching for College Success here: www.rtc.edu/class-schedule
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You are required to take this course to graduate. If you do not register for it yourself, we will add it to your schedule.
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If you have attended college previously and earned 30 college-level credits (with a 2.0 or higher) you may be able to waive this course. Please email the adviser you have been working with to check.
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- Highly Recommended
- We recommend that you add on a social science class in your first quarter. One of these classes is required for graduation but you can choose to take the class later on in the program (if you choose to take the class later it may take you longer to graduate). Taking this class during your first quarter will result in a heavier than average full-time course workload. Refer to the class schedule for social science class options (ANTH&106, ANTH&234, PSYC&100, SOC&101) or visit the RTC Catalog for a quarter-by-quarter breakdown example.
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For help or additional questions, please contact advising:
- Phone: 425-235-5840
- Email: advising@rtc.edu
- Zoom: RTC Virtual Welcome Center
Info Sessions via Zoom
This session will provide information specifically about Cloud Network Technology program.
If you have any questions about the virtual information sessions, please contact Colleen Day, Instructor, at cday@rtc.edu.
Session dates/times:
- TBA
Course Information
Requirements for AAS-T Degree:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COL 101 | College Success | 2 |
| CNT 156 | Bits and Bytes of Cloud Computing | 5 |
| CNT 160 | Core Networking and Cloud Computing | 5 |
| CNT 240 | Routing and Switching I | 5 |
| CNT 250 | Routing and Switching II | 5 |
| CNT 254 | Network Infrastructure | 5 |
| CNT 256 | AWS Cloud Foundations | 5 |
| CNT 259 | Secure Enterprise Networks | 5 |
| CNT 262 | Introduction to Databases with SQL | 5 |
| CNT 263 | CompTIA Linux+ | 5 |
| CNT 264 | Applied Network Concepts | 5 |
| CNT 290 | Next Level Networking Topics or | |
| CNT 294 | Internship/Cooperative Education | 5 |
| CSI 120 | Computer Programming I | 5 |
| ANTH& 106 | American Mosaic or | |
| ANTH& 234 | Religion and Culture or | |
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology or | |
| SOC& 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition | 5 |
| MATH 136* | Inferential Statistics or | |
| MATH& 107* | Math in Society or | |
| MATH& 141* | Precalculus I or | |
| MATH& 146* | Introduction to Statistics or | |
| More advanced math option | 5 | |
| Three approved general education options | 15 | |
| Total | 92 |
*These math courses have prerequisites. Students can successfully complete AMATH 190 to fulfill prerequisite requirements as well as count towards one of their approved general education options.
Approved General Education Courses:
Approved General Education classes are listed below. Students should choose options that meet their career and educational goals. Transfer credits and requests to take a class not listed below must be approved by the program Dean.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| ACCT& 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 5 |
| AMATH 190 | Financial Algebra | 5 |
| ANTH& 106 | American Mosaic | 5 |
| ART& 100 | Art Appreciation | 5 |
| BIOL& 100 | Survey of Biology | 5 |
| CMST 280 | Intercultural Communication | 5 |
| CMST& 101 | Introduction to Communication | 5 |
| CMST& 220 | Public Speaking | 5 |
| ECON& 201 | Microeconomics | 5 |
| ECON& 202 | Macroeconomics | 5 |
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| GEOL& 101 | Introduction to Physical Geology | 5 |
| HIST 110 | Survey of American History | 5 |
| HIST& 126 | World Civilization I | 5 |
| HUM& 101 | Introduction to Humanities | 5 |
| MATH 092 | Descriptive Statistics with Algebra II | 5 |
| MATH& 142 | Precalculus II | 5 |
| MATH& 148 | Business Calculus | 5 |
| MATH& 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MUSC& 105 | Music Appreciation | 5 |
| NUTR& 101 | Human Nutrition | 5 |
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology | 5 |
| SOC& 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
Program Outcomes
Obtain knowledge and experience in the computer networking field.
- Possess technical skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments running on the Windows and Linux operating systems in cloud, on-premise and hybrid cloud environments.
- Develop knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment as computer network technicians or related roles.
- Be prepared to participate in computer networking industry certification processes, e.g., TestOut PC Pro, TestOut ServerPro, TestOut LinuxPro, TestOut SecurityPro, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Linux+ and AWS Cloud Practitioner.
Accreditation
External accreditation is not applicable to this program.
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