This program provides individuals working in the areas of networking and information technology with an opportunity to update their skills and competencies. The Certificate in Networking Program (CIN) is intended for individuals interested in acquiring the most current knowledge as related to the emergence of new communication technologies and services. The convergence of the Telecom and the Internet Industries has created new business and career opportunities. The program is created specifically to maximize the leverage on these opportunities. A Certificate in Networking is issued to students upon successful completion. Personal computers and the Internet have set in motion a chain reaction that has destablized established network architectures and opened the door for dramatic change. It is likely that a completely new networking paradigm will emerge out of today's confusing array of competing technologies, standards, business models and network and service visions. The Certificate in Networking is a unique non-degree program designed to prepare telecommunications and networking professionals to practice in this environment.