Cyber Technician Certification - Provide help and advice to computer users and organizations

Sep 20, 2026

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Cyber Technician Certification program prepares students for COMPTIA+ (A+), Security+, and Network+ certifications while building hands-on skills for real workplace tasks. Training covers maintaining, repairing, and building PCs; analyzing and securing systems, networks, and data; and troubleshooting computer problems. Coursework addresses Windows and Linux, switches, routers, cabling, network addressing, remote access, virtualization, and documenting network activities. Program includes two semesters with specified daily schedules and detailed tuition, credit hour fees, and estimated on-campus and optional certification test costs.

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Program Overview

Certification and Skills Covered

Suggested Educational Levels and Class Hours

Tuition, Credits, and Program Costs

Required Courses - Semester 1

CNG 1001 Networking Fundamentals

CIS 1015 Intro to Computer Information Systems

CNG 1021 Computer Technician I: A+

CNG 1022 Computer Technician II: A+

CIS 1028 Operating Systems: Using Windows

Required Courses - Semester 2

CNG 1024 Networking I: Network+

CNG 1025 Networking II: Network+

CNG 1031 Principles of Information Assurance

CNG 1032 Network Security Fundamentals

CNG 2085 Independent Study

CYBER TECHNICIAN Cyber Technician Certi cation Provide help and advice to computer users and organizations Curriculum prepares you for COMPTIA+, Security+, and Network+ certi cations. The cyber technician program will help students learn a variety of skills used in the industry, including the following: • Maintain, repair, and build PCs • Analyze and secure systems, network, and data • Troubleshoot and resolve computer problems • Work with Windows, Linux, switches, routers, cabling, network addressing, rewalls, remote access, and virtualization • Document network-related activities or tasks Suggested educational levels: • English literacy (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) Class Hours: • Morning: 7:50am-10:40am Mon.-Fri. • Afternoon: 12:05pm-2:55pm Mon.-Fri. • Program is 2 semesters in length, with start dates in Fall Tuition and Credit Hour Calculation Semester 1 $2,210 .00 (Tuition)+ $220.00 (Credit Hour Fee) $2,430.00 Semester 2 $1,820 .00 (Tuition)+ $190.00 (Credit Hour Fee) $2,010.00 Based on Colorado Resident In-State Tuition Estimated Program Costs (tobe paid at Picken’s payment o ce) Tuition and Credit Hour Fees: Semester 1: $2,430.00 Semester 2: $2,010.00 Required On Campus Costs: Program Charges: $500.00 (each semester) Student ID: $10.00 (each year) Proxy Disc: $15.00 (semester 1) CTSO Charge: $20.00 (each year) Estimated Total: Cyber Technician Certi cate: $5,485.00 (+tax) Additional Relevant Costs (estimated) Optional Costs: CompTIA A+ Certi cation Test: $492.00 CompTIA Security+ Certi cation Test: $392.00 CompTIA Network+ Certi cation Test: $358.00 Credits: 31 Length: 1 year Cost:$5,470 Cost and information revised June 2023 500 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO 80011 • [www.pickenstech.org](www.pickenstech.org) •(303)344-4910 CYBER TECHNICIAN Courses required for this certi cate: Semester 1 CNG 1001 Networking Fundamentals Introduces network fundamentals using the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model and TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol) suite, fundamentals of Ethernet, IP addressing, and building simple LANs (Local Area Networks) . CIS 1015 Intro to Computer Information Systems Focuses on an overview of the needs for and roles of computer information systems. Emphasizes computer requirements in organizations, history, hardware functions, programming, systems development, and computer operations. Introduces computer applications. CNG 1021 Computer Technician I: A+ Provides students with an in-depth look at personal computer hardware, introduces O.S. features and security concepts, and covers interpersonal skills, all of which are necessary for a successful entry-level computer service technician position. Provides extensive hands-on work with computer systems, PC setup and con guration, and basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This course helps prepare you for the CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam. CNG 1022 Computer Technician II: A+ Focuses on operating systems as well as installation of modems, tape backups, CD-ROM drives, and SCSI subsystems. Covers operating systems, Windows 9x, Windows NT and Windows 2000 installation, con guration and upgrading. Includes laser printers and backup power systems. This course prepares the student for the CompTIA A+ OS Technologies Exam. CIS 1028 Operating Systems: Using Windows Introduces the functions and capabilities of an operating system, including con guring and modifying the operating system environment. Courses required for this certi cate: Semester 2 CNG 1024 Networking I: Network + Provides students with the knowledge necessary to understand, identify and perform necessary tasks involved in supporting a network. Covers the vendor-independent networking skills and concepts that a􀀞ectall aspects of networking, such as installing and con guring the TCP/IP. This course also prepares students for the Networking II: Network + course.

FAQs

What certifications does the Cyber Technician program prepare students for?

The curriculum prepares students for COMPTIA+ A+, Security+, and Network+ certifications.

Which practical skills are emphasized in the program?

Students learn to maintain, repair, and build PCs; analyze and secure systems, networks, and data; and troubleshoot computer problems.

How long is the program and how are classes scheduled?

The program runs 2 semesters (about 1 year) with Fall start dates. Classes meet Monday–Friday in the morning (7:50am–10:40am) and afternoon (12:05pm–2:55pm).

What are the key estimated costs and credit requirements?

Tuition and credit hour fees total $2,430.00 for Semester 1 and $2,010.00 for Semester 2 (Colorado resident in-state). Estimated total program cost is listed as $5,485.00 (+tax) with 31 credits, plus additional on-campus and optional certification test costs.

Sep 20, 2026

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