Part Time Course code 0749

This course is suitable for IT professionals wanting to further their career in networking, or to IT graduates with an IT or IT-related (e.g. Maths, Physics, Electronics) degree who want to start a career in networking. At the discretion of the interviewer, we may allow applicants with good results in Level 3 IT qualifications, such as A-Level or BTEC Diploma, and who can show good mathematical skills.

Available dates

  • 25 November 2025
    • Start date

      25 November 2025
    • Time

      18:00 - 20:30
    • Days

      Tuesday
    • Duration

      8 weeks
    • Campus

      Watford Campus
    • Fees

      £425
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  • Entry Criteria

    You will need to have completed CCNA Computer Networks Module 1 to progress to this second module.

  • What will I study?
    • CCNA2 – Routers and Routing Protocols

      CCNA is the first step to a Cisco career certification path. Particular emphasis is given to using decision-making and problem-solving techniques, in the application of science, mathematics, communication and social studies concepts, to solve networking problems.

    Students will learn to install and configure Cisco switches and routers in multiprotocol networks using local and wide-area networks (LANs and WANs), provide troubleshooting service, and improve network performance and security.

    You will need to do a lot of reading at home so that we can do the practical activities in College. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an official Cisco Networking Academy Certificate of Completion. This curriculum also prepares students for the CCNA and the CompTIA Network+ certification exams.

    The CCNA course will help prime students for career opportunities such as network administrator, systems analyst, testing engineer, information systems architect, and systems integrator. For HE-bound students, this course will help ready them to enter an electrical engineering, a computer science or a management information systems degree programme.

  • Future Prospects

    There are four levels associated with the CISCO networks course. As you complete each level you will be able to progress to the higher level course to further develop your skills in computer networks.

    This course opens up a host of career opportunities. To find out more visit the National Careers Service.

WHY STUDY PART TIME AT WEST HERTS COLLEGE?

 

Career-focused courses

Our career focused approach to our part time courses ensure you leave your course full of confidence, equipped with in-demand skills and developed employability skills

Expert Tutors

Our tutors will be on hand throughout your studies to share their industry knowledge and to motivate you to ensure you get the most out of your course.

Meet like-minded people

Whilst completing a part-time course, you will meet people with similar interests who you can share your learning with.

Outstanding support network

We are here to help. Our Support Advisors are on hand to offer advice, support and guidance on completing your studies.

Flexible

We’re committed to lifelong learning, thus, we have designed our part time courses with flexible learning hours so you can learn and keep up with personal or professional commitments.