Networking PG Cert
Postgraduate
In Cambridge
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Cambridge
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Duration
12 Weeks
Our 12-week networking course gives you the skills to complete the Cisco CCNA qualification and further your networking career. You'll study by distance learning and have the option to progress onto our MSc Network Security.
Our course consists of a single 12-week module designed to boost your knowledge and skills in network development. It’ll cover the areas that you’ll need to take the Cisco CCNA exam and gain a globally recognised Certified Network Associate qualification.
You’ll cover the basics of network routing, switching and advanced technologies and gain skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and practical application. Study by distance learning using our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and our remote physical lab (NETLAB).
With access to a wide range of hardware, software and Cisco systems in our computer labs, you’ll develop a thorough understanding of how network technologies work in practice and an awareness of current and future trends in the industry.
By passing our course successfully you’ll have the option to progress onto our MSc Network Security course taught on our Chelmsford campus.
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About this course
A recent study conducted by International Data Corporation on the state of the Digital Universe concluded that the number of qualified networking professionals will grow by 50% in the next decade, and that the volume of data will grow by as much as 5000%.
It’s impossible to overestimate the importance of experts trained to keep information secure within businesses. Roles such as network engineer or manager, analyst and consultant will be open to you.
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Subjects
- Access
- Security
- Problem Solving
- Networking
- Microsoft Certifications
- Cisco
- Network
- Cisco certifications
- Network security
- CCNA
- Cisco routers
- Computer Engineering
- IT Security
- Network Training
- Critical Thinking
- Skills and Training
- Network analysis
- Network wiring
- Computer networks
Course programme
Core modules
- Network PrinciplesYou'll discover comprehensive networking concepts, from network applications to the protocols and services provided to those applications by the lower layers of the network. You'll progress from basic networking concepts to more complex enterprise and theoretical networking models later in the module. You'll cover the basics of network routing, switching and advanced technologies. We emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and the practical application of skills.You'll be given access to Packet Tracer, a flexible network simulator and to our remote networking laboratory (NETLAB)allowing you to undertake laboratory exercises in a flexible manner to suit your individual needs.
We’ll assess your progress through a combination of practical demonstrations and reports.
Additional information
UK & EU students, 2016/17 £2,033
Distance learning, 2016/17 £2,167
International students, 2016-17 (per year) £3,733
Networking PG Cert