SALISBURY, N.C. — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) has space for additional students in its fall semester Cisco certification classes. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is one of the most-sought-after certifications in the computer network security industry.

            The RCCC certification program, part of the college’s certified Cisco Academy, meets all Cisco requirements and prepares students to take the CCNA examination. Students who complete the program also can earn a Cisco Track Certificate in networking.

            The 12-hour certificate program includes four classes, two of which are being offered during RCCC’s upcoming fall semester. Fall registration is underway. Classes begin Aug. 20. RCCC will offer the other two certification classes in the spring 2008 semester.

            Completion of the Cisco certification program also provides the foundation for students who want to pursue a diploma or associate degree in networking technologies or information systems security.

            RCCC offers state-of-the-art equipment in the classroom, coupled with remote access capability, through which students can complete lab work and class assignments from home.

            For more information about Cisco certification classes, or to schedule a tour of the RCCC Cisco Academy, contact John Brand at 704-216-3751 or Ruth Parker at 704-216-3787.

            Registration for currently enrolled RCCC students runs through August 8. The college will hold on-campus late registration Aug. 14 and 15.

           New students must apply to be enrolled. Every prospective student must complete an application and return it to the RCCC admissions office by Aug. 10. New students can apply on-line or in person at RCCC’s north and south campus.

            RCCC’ North Campus is located at I-85 and Jake Alexander Blvd., in Salisbury. The RCCC South Campus is at 1531Trinity Church Rd., just off I-85 at exit 55, in Concord.

           Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a comprehensive, community-based institution of higher learning, serving the citizens of Rowan and Cabarrus Counties. RCCC offers approximately 40 programs of study in business, health and human services and engineering technologies at multiple campus locations. RCCC annually provides more than 2,000 course offerings, serving an enrollment of approximately 20,000 adult students. RCCC programs include an associate degree in arts and sciences, an associate degree in applied science, and diploma and certificate programs focusing on workforce training, continuing education and basic skills education.

           In addition, RCCC provides the education and job-training programs needed to meet many of the workforce demands of the North Carolina Research Campus, under construction in Kannapolis, N.C.

           For complete details, see the RCCC website at www.rowancabarrus.edu.