Location: Ore Valley
Course code: 8851
Timetable: Wednesday 3pm – 9pm
Duration: 9 weeks (maximum)
Start date: The course will start when course numbers are met.
Fee: £392
Concession Fee: Not applicable

In this information-hungry age, networking provides the world with instant access to online information, entertainment and social networking at the touch of a button. This course provides ‘real world’ networking skills, ideal for those who want to develop their ability to install, configure, operate and maintain a small to medium size enterprise network. Using the latest Cisco products, the generic networking skills learned will apply to any network. This course is based on the latest CCNA 4 Exploration curriculum. It is the last of four modules in the College’s degree-level Cisco Networking Programme, preparing you for industry-recognised Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

Employers choosing to train staff on this course will see immediate skills benefits and save on external network support costs. Plenty of practical experience is provided, based on the types of network environments students may encounter. The course also helps develop critical thinking, decision-making, teamwork and problem solving skills.

Sessions are one afternoon and evening a week over ten weeks, with additional self-study of around 40 hours. Up-to-date Cisco online training material and skills tests will be provided. This programme is subsidised.

What will I get from the course?

Successful completion entitles you to a Cisco certificate and a CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certificate with 20 credits from the University of Brighton which can contribute towards a degree award, a unique benefit for a stand alone Cisco course.

What does it cost?

£392 per module (includes a Government subsidy of over 40%), with a further 10% discount for those enrolling on all four modules. The cost of recommended text books e.g. Cisco Exploration Companion Guides, is not included.

What will I study?

This course includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on labs and simulation-based learning. It explores the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise networks. The course explains how to select the appropriate devices and technologies to meet network requirements. You will learn how to implement and configure common data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access control, and addressing services. It covers the implementation of Frame Relay and PPP communication to provide WAN services over a network. You will learn how to detect, troubleshoot, and correct common enterprise network implementation issues.

For more information on the Cisco CCNA Exploration Curriculum, visit:
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/course_catalog/CCNAexploration.html
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/course_catalog/docs/CCNA_Exploration_DS.pdf

How will I be assessed?

Online tests, practical assessments and case studies. Tests and practicals may occasionally be held on Saturdays.

What do I need?

You need to have passed the LAN Design and Management module (code 8850) or an equivalent course based on the CCNA 3 Exploration Curriculum such as ‘LAN Switching and Wireless’, and will need analytical and problem-solving skills. You may be asked to attend an interview.
NB. Internet access is required to log on to the online curriculum.

Where does it lead?

It can lead to networking-related degrees and entry-level careers as well as the globally recognised CCNA certification.

Successful completion of WAN Design and Management prepares you for the CCNA certification exam. The exam is optional and the cost is not included in the course fee. It can be taken at a Pearson Vue test centre for an additional fee of £123 + VAT (may be subject to change), visit: http://www.pearsonvue.com/cisco

Need more help?

Enquiries from local employers who would like their staff to study this course are welcome.

For more information, or to discuss your specific needs, contact Sarah Watson, Higher Education Engagement Manager. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: 01424 458560.