Part Time Cisco CCNA Discovery courses

Level : Level 3

· Qualification Name : (level 3): Cisco CCNA Discovery Semester 1/2/3/4

· Qualification Type : Other

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· Duration : 18 Months

· Start Date : February 2010 - each semester lasts 18 weeks

· Course Fees : £310 per semester. The fee quoted is for guidance only and will be confirmed at enrolment.

· Venue : Calderdale College

· Academic Department : Learning Partnership and Development

· Course Overview: · The Cisco CCNA Discovery curriculum provides foundational networking knowledge, practical experience, opportunities for career exploration, and soft-skills development to help students prepare for entry-level careers in IT and networking. The curricu¬lum offers a hands-on approach to learning, and uses interactive tools and easy-to-follow labs to help students learn the general theory needed to build networks. Students who enrol in CCNA Discovery are not expected to have any previous technical skills or knowledge, aside from basic PC skills although some network experience would be useful. Features CCNA Discovery allows for quick application of learned concepts to encourage students to consider additional education in IT. It uses easy-to-follow, step-by-step labs that provide detailed instructions and feedback to help students reach the final solution. CCNA Discovery includes embedded e-doing, highly interactive activities that stimulate learning and improve knowledge retention. E-doing involves rich multimedia, including Flash-based activities, videos, and interactive quizzes, that address a variety of learning styles, increase comprehension, and provide a rich learning experience. Course Description The CCNA Discovery curriculum is composed of four courses (semesters): - - Networking for Home and Small Businesses - Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP - Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise - Designing and Supporting Computer Networks The courses are delivered sequentially, and each course is a pre-requisite for the next one. Packet Tracer The curriculum encourages students to explore networking concepts with tools such as Packet Tracer, a powerful network simulation program developed by Cisco that allows students to experiment with network behaviour and ask "what if" questions

Entry Requirements: · Candidates must be computer literate and have a good understanding of computer hardware and the Windows operating systems and some knowledge of networks. Preferably with a practical qualification in P.C. repair and maintenance/A+ Certification.