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If you’d like to learn more about the IT-Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) program, we’d love to talk with you.
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Program Overview
This certificate is ideal for IT professionals and Madison College students pursuing an associate degree.
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate program prepares information systems professionals to manage, design, configure, maintain and troubleshoot both local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
CCNAs are becoming increasingly important as the number of networking devices continues to increase. Enroll in this CCNA certificate program to meet these needs, thereby effectively engaging with this growing segment of the economy. The courses will teach you the necessary skills to be successful in the field of data networking.
After completing the certificate courses, you’ll need additional preparation and practice time to successfully pass the CCNA certification exam.
Attend classes full or part time at our Madison Truax campus.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set and add professionalism to your resume. Applications are always open, so apply today!
If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then complete the International Admission Process.
Apply Now – Secure Your Spot!
This certificate has a limited number of seats available. We encourage early applications to secure your spot, but the certificate has not historically reached full capacity.
Application Dates
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is October 15, 2025
Spring 2026
- Application available on September 15, 2025
- Application completion deadline is March 15, 2026
Fall 2026
- Application available on September 15, 2025
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2026
2025-2026 Admission Requirements
Submit the application by the deadline.
Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
Fall 2026 Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
- High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED completion
- College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
- Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a certificate does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the certificate.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your certificate, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your IT-Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) career.