Cisco (CCNA - ICND1) - Unit 1: Introduction to Networks

NEW - CISCO CERTIFIED ENTRY NETWORKING TECHNICIAN - CCENT
Level: 2, 3
Location: Digbeth Campus
Times: PT
Duration: 1 year

Are there any entry requirements?
The course is designed to provide students with the experience and knowledge that will empower them to enter employment in the networking field, using current and emerging networking technology e.g. wireless technologies.
You don't need any formal qualifications to enrol on this course but you should have an interest in or currently work within networking. You will also be interviewed prior to being accepted on this course. The CISCO CCENT is not eligible for government funding so you will need to pay for this course. However, the course does have a strong track record of leading to employment within the networking sector.

What will I study?
You will learn through a combination of classroom, laboratory and practical sessions with a qualified Academy instructor. You will need to have access to official Cisco Academy learning materials. The course is delivered over 2 semesters and the full CCNA course will take 2 years to complete. CCENT is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.

The course gives you the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. With a CCENT, network professional demonstrates the skills required for entry-level network support positions - the starting point for many successful careers in networking. The curriculum covers networking fundamentals, WAN technologies, basic security and wireless concepts, routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring simple networks. CCENT is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.

Module 1 Networking for home and small businesses (Year 1)
Module 2 Working at a small-to-medium business or ISP (Year 1)

What can I do after this course?
On successful completion of this course you could progress onto:

CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNA)
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Requirement
The course is designed to provide students with the experience and knowledge that will empower them to enter employment in the networking field, using current and emerging networking technology e.g. wireless technologies. You don't need any formal qualifications to enrol on this course but you should have an interest in or currently work within networking. You will also be interviewed prior to being accepted on this course. The CISCO CCENT is not eligible for government funding so you will need to pay for this course. However, the course does have a strong track record of leading to employment within the networking sector.