参加NCT计划的学生将使用Cisco Systems和Microsoft产品来创建安全的企业网络，从而开发出全面的网络基础架构支持技能。学生将使用路由，交换，防火墙和服务器技术来部署可靠且冗余的网络，该网络还支持远程访问和广域互连。
Students in the NSA program develop comprehensive skills in network infrastructure support using Cisco Systems and Microsoft products to create a secure enterprise network. Hands-on work in advanced labs outfitted with industry-grade hardware and software teaches students routing, switching, as well as firewall and server technologies to deploy a reliable and redundant network that also supports remote access and wide area interconnectivity.<br><br>NSA students are concurrently enrolled in the Cisco Networking Academy and completed credits can be used as prerequisites for further Cisco training. The program is a member of the VMWare IT Academic Program and is a CompTIA Associate.<br><br>Students in the NSA program are prepared to write the certification exams for Microsoft MCSE and MCSA, Cisco CCENT, CompTIA A, Server, Network, and Linux LPI. The cost of certification exams is not included in tuition, but students are eligible for discount vouchers.