Telecommunications Specialist III
Integrated Digital Technologies (IDT) · Glendale, CA
- Cost
- $7,500
- Length
- 10 weeks
- Working 6 months later
- Not reported
Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.
What happened to people who took this
No outcomes reported for this program
About a third of California programs report nothing. That is a fact about the program's reporting, not evidence that it works or does not.
The jobs this trains for
This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
Where California publishes a separate figure for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County), it appears beneath the statewide one. Statewide stays the headline: people who train here do not necessarily work here.
Computer Systems Analysts
Job ads may call this: Systems Analyst · Computer Analyst · Programmer Analyst · Applications Analyst
Some of what people in this job do. The Department rates how important each one is, and they appear in that order.
- Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
- Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
- Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
Show 2 more things this job involves
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
- Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
What this pays in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County) | $79,701 | $128,296 | $170,132 |
| Across California | $81,325 | $131,295 | $186,858 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $131,295per yearLos Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: $130,668
- Projected openings
- 41,500Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 7,710
- Projected change
- +9.7%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- None
No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.
These are the federal government's answers for the occupation, not rules this provider sets. California publishes the same two answers for every one of these jobs.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 48% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Bachelor's degree. 28% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 0.8%
- High school diploma
- 5%
- Started college, no degree
- 14%
- Two-year degree
- 8%
- Four-year degree
- 48%
- Master's degree
- 22%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 3%
This counts people already doing this job, across the whole United States. Every other figure on this page is California's, and the federal government publishes no state version of this one. It is what people happen to have, not a rule about who gets hired. A small row does not mean you would be turned away, and a large one is not a promise of a job.
Computer Network Support Specialists
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Network Specialist · Network Technician · Systems Specialist · Network Technical Analyst
- Back up network data.
- Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
- Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
- Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
Show 4 more things this job involves
- Document network support activities.
- Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
- Install network software, including security or firewall software.
- Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
What this pays in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County) | $51,497 | $58,819 | $119,595 |
| Across California | $51,492 | $81,407 | $153,109 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $81,407per yearLos Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: $77,830
- Projected openings
- 9,510Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 2,180
- Projected change
- +5.8%
- Usually needs
- Associate's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- 1 to 12 months
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 37% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Associate's degree. 36% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 1%
- High school diploma
- 11%
- Started college, no degree
- 24%
- Two-year degree
- 15%
- Four-year degree
- 37%
- Master's degree
- 11%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 1%
Computer Network Architects
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Network Analyst · Systems Engineer · System Programmer · Network Consultant
- Develop disaster recovery plans.
- Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
- Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
Show 3 more things this job involves
- Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
- Coordinate installation of new equipment.
- Monitor and analyze network performance and reports on data input or output to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning.
What this pays in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County) | $97,230 | $148,599 | $216,036 |
| Across California | $99,787 | $163,317 | $231,226 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $163,317per yearLos Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: $141,660
- Projected openings
- 9,510Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 1,870
- Projected change
- +11.8%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- 5 years or more in a related job
- Training after you are hired
- None
Most people hired for this job have already spent 5 years or more in a related one. Finishing this program may not be enough on its own. Ask the provider who hires their graduates, and what those people did before.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 39% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Bachelor's degree. 46% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 1%
- High school diploma
- 8%
- Started college, no degree
- 21%
- Two-year degree
- 15%
- Four-year degree
- 39%
- Master's degree
- 14%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 1%
Program details
This program provides in-person instruction only.
This program is geared toward the learning and preparation to achieve certifications as a Cisco Certified Network Professional or a Cisco Certified Design Professional. Students will learn to implement appropriate technologies to build a scalable routed network. Build campus networks using multi-layer switching WANs and remote access networks. and deploy a global intranet. Troubleshoot an environment that uses cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and services.
Someone else may be able to pay for this
This program was on California's Eligible Training Provider List when the state last reported it to the U.S. Department of Labor (2026-08-04). Programs on that list can be paid for through an Individual Training Account. Listings are renewed periodically and can lapse, so a program listed when the state last reported may not be listed today. Ask before you rely on it.
The place to ask is an America's Job Center of California
Verdugo Jobs CenterComprehensive center
Phone: 818- 937-8000
1255 South Central AvenueGlendale, CA 91204about 1.3 miles away
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - :5:00 pm
Has a veterans' representative
Job ConnectAffiliate site
Phone: 818-238-5580
110 N. Glenoaks BoulevardBurbank Central LibraryBurbank, CA 91502about 3.5 miles away
Hours: Monday -Thursday 10a.m.-9:00p.m Friday-Saturday 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
Hollywood WorkSource CenterComprehensive center
Phone: 323-454-6100
4311 Melrose AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90029about 5 miles away
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Has a veterans' representative
Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer. Call before you travel: opening hours here are as the federal directory published them, and the state notes its own staff are not present at every location.
Find a center anywhere in California, and check what is on the list today:
CareerOneStop — American Job Center Finder (U.S. DOL) · California EDD — Office Locator · California EDD — Eligible Training Provider List
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