Course Overview
In today’s interconnected world, the demand for skilled information and communication technology (ICT) professionals continues to rise. Organizations across industries, including corporations, nonprofits, schools, hospitals, governments, and NGOs, are seeking experts to design, install, secure, and manage their networks.
Eston IT College offers a comprehensive Cisco Networking Academy programme that equips students with the knowledge and skills to build, design, and maintain computer networks. This programme enhances career prospects by preparing individuals for industry-recognized certifications and entry-level ICT roles across various industries. Students will develop foundational ICT expertise while mastering essential 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Course Objectives
The program aims to train Networking professionals capable of implementing, administering, and maintaining computer networks and security systems. Graduates will gain the expertise needed to meet the demands of today’s rapidly evolving ICT landscape.
Career Prospects
With a CCNA qualification, students can explore a range of exciting career opportunities, including:
- Technical Support Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Information Technology (IT) Manager
- Senior Network Engineer
- Network Security Specialist
The CCNA programme provides a strong foundation for a networking career and paves the way for further professional development. Students can advance their expertise through specialized programs such as the Diploma in Network Engineering and the Advance Diploma in System Administration.
Pre-Requisite / Target Group
This course is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in IT and those aiming to obtain their CCNA certification. While there are no specific prerequisites, having a basic knowledge of computers and some basic experience as an IT support expert is beneficial.
SHS graduates, Diploma/Degree Holders, Networking professionals or anyone interested in starting a career in Networking.
Course Duration and Schedule
We run three main sessions for the CCNA course to make it more flexible for our students.
Weekday: 8 weeks per Semester (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
- Option 1: Morning: 8 – 12pm
- Option 2: Evening: 5pm – 9pm
Weekend (Saturdays Only): 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 8 Weeks
- Semester 1: Introduction to NetworkingThe first module in the CCNA curriculum introduces the architectures, models, protocols and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.0
- Semester 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless EssentialsThe second module in the CCNA curriculum focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN.0
- Semester 3: Enterprise Networking Security and AutomationThe third module in the CCNA curriculum describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. This course covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access. ENSA also introduces software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks. Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks, and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats. They are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of software-defined networking, including controller-based architectures and how application programming interfaces (APIs) enable network automation.0
