SKILLUP to Networking

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What Our Students Say

Probably the problem solving and applying it to everyday, similar to what I’m doing now. On the course with the software task you had to make a game and decide how would you go about it and working through it and breaking it down through to sub
tasks. You get given a goal and that’s where the problem solving came in, it’s up us to break it down and up to us to solve the problem, like debugging. Which relate to day to day problem solving.

Jay Jones

I don’t know what it would be like if you didn’t do a work placement, I think it’s
absolutely beneficial. For me it to be prepared, I learned from the course and my
work placement. It helped with social element like life skills and getting you ready for the professional environment of work.

Jay Jones

Did you know!

  • We deliver this course by utilising the learning resources of the Cisco Network Academy Network Essentials Course. This provides the student with downloadable network simulators and learning materials with practical and theory exercises to aid knowledge gain.

Course Information

Introduction

Develop your network knowledge.

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Overview

Ever wondered how your devices communicate with networks? Or perhaps you want to know why networking is key to the function of world communication and economy. This course can help answer your queries. Skillup to Networking introduces you to the world of data networking and helps explain how the individual components, protocols and technologies all intertwine and work together.

You will learn about different network types and the standards that relate to them, discover key components that support networking and develop practical skills which will see you configuring a network.

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for those working in the world of digital and for those who are just interested in understanding more about how IT devices communicate. If you are interested in working as an IT networking engineer or within cybersecurity, this course will give you the specialist networking domain knowledge you need to succeed.

Course units/modules

Digital and IT Skills and CISCO Essentials Award Level 2

Benefits and skills

You will gain understanding of network components, protocols and applications as well as the ability to troubleshoot networks. You will also develop the skills needed to configure a secure network, as well as the ability to recognise and mitigate security threats to home nextworks.

Available apprenticeships and progression options

Progression opportunities include further study, such as the Level 3 Certificate in Systems Infrastructure or combine learning with work by undertaking an Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship, also at Level 3.

Assessment types

Assessment will take the form of a theory-based exam as well as a practical, skills-based assessment in which you will assess and configure a network.

Course details

Duration: 14 Weeks
Study Type: Part time
Course Code: 78072-01

Employment Statistics

  • IT network professionals

    Average Salary
    £48,360

  • Computer system and equipment installers and servicers

    Average Salary
    £38,480

  • Telecoms and related network installers and repairers

    Average Salary
    £40,560

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