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68 Part-time Prospectus 2009 | 2010
Computing Courses 69
CERTIFICATE IN
CISCO-CCNA
Programme Code: BN701
Programme Title: Certificate in
Cisco-CCNA
Award Type: Special Purpose
Award Title: Certificate in Cisco-CCNA
NFQ Level of Award: 6
ECTS Credits in Award: 20
Minimum entry requirements:
Basic computer literacy skills.
Schedule: Monday evenings
5pm – 10pm
1 Saturday morning per month
9am – 1pm
Fee: €3,500
Duration: 10 weeks per module
10 months part-time
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The programme is intended for those
already involved in IT who wish to acquire
or improve networking skills and to
obtain certification for such skills. No
formal qualification in computing is
required for entry to the course but
potential participants should have a basic
knowledge of computer technology e.g.
familiarity with a PC and the internet.
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of
16 students per instructor.
HOW IS CERTIFICATION OBTAINED?
Participants will receive a Cisco
certificate of completion for each of the
modules that they successfully complete.
Those wishing to obtain industrial
certification must sit the 640-802
examination conducted in a test centre
recognised by Cisco. Candidates can do
this in ITB, which has a Pearson VUE test
centre. The cost of the exam is built into
the course fee.
PROGRAMME DELIVERY
The CCNA® 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 curriculum 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.
CCNA allows for quick application of
learned concepts to encourage students
to consider additional education in
IT. It uses easy-to-follow, step-bystep
laboratories that provide detailed
instructions and feedback to help
students reach the final solution. It
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,