Overview

Computer networks form the backbone of the information world, from personal mobile devices to social media and large-scale corporate data services.

With this growing trend, there is a high demand for accomplished engineers who can design, develop, and maintain networked hardware and software.

If you are fascinated with technology and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you have the traits of a successful candidate for the fast-paced field of network engineering, network administration and technical support.

The program prepares students and includes an opportunity to become certified through Microsoft (MCP, MCSA, MCSE), Comp TIA (A+, Network+) and Cisco CCNA (Certified Cisco Network Associate) – certificates that are recognised internationally. Wherever there are computer networks, computer systems engineering professionals find ready and lucrative employment.

This course focuses on critical aspects of networks, computer systems and application development, extending to database systems and human-computer interaction.

You will gain academic knowledge in the areas of computer systems with the possibility to broaden your skills through a year-long study programme with the chance of finding suitable work placement.

Dates and Times

Duration: 12 to 18 Months

Course Start Date: Tuesday 12 September 2023

Timetable: Tuesday [06:00 pm to 08:30 pm], Wednesday [06:00 pm to 08:30 pm]

Weekend Section: Every Saturday [09:30 am to 02:00 pm]

Teaching Mode: Blended (Online & Masterclass) 1 day per week

Drop-in Session: Every Thursday

Why choose us?

• Qualified, experienced, and professional trainer.
• We offer 3 optional units from the vendor certification (Cisco, Microsoft and CompTIA)
• Help students who want to prepare for vendors certification exams
• All of our lessons are provided online via Teams.
• Learners living and working in London are able to study English or Maths Functional Skills with us for free.

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Skills and Knowledge

Technical skills

• Strong proficiency with the principles and functions of programming languages
• Skilled in designing and maintaining new web and mobile applications
• Excellent knowledge of user interface design
• Ability to analyse an organisation’s overall business and establish how their software is used
• Proficient at identifying an organisation’s technical requirements, and designing and building software to match
• Able to create architectural plans outlining the structure of new software applications
• Competent in creating, testing, and reviewing new software and fixing problems
• Skilled in explaining to people throughout an organisation how the software will affect their work
• General skill requirements
• Skilled at oral and written communication and have good presentation skills
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Works well within a team and with little supervision
• Skilled at problem-solving and decision-making

Personal Qualities

• Quick to learn and very practical
• Interested in IT and innovation
• Logical and good at planning
• Careful and meticulous
• Technically innovative

There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking this qualification. However, we need to assess your current level through our internal initial assessment test, and learners are expected to have the following skills or relevant work experience:

Maths and English

All universities require Maths and English GCSE at Grade C/4 or Functional skills level 2. We require you to have at least one of these to join our course and can support you to find a suitable course to gain the other alongside the course.

If you live in London, we can offer Functional Skills courses for free. More information here.

Some universities accept 'equivalency testing' for those who don't have the necessary Maths and English qualifications - read more here.

Contact your local college or Adult Education Service for GCSEs or Functional Skills, these are often free.

Online GCSE providers include ICS Learn www.icslearn.co.uk/courses/gcse-and-igcse/

Age restrictions

The Level 4 qualifications are not approved for use by candidates under the age of 16.

Read more about it here.

Mandatory

• Project management
• Effective communication in business
• Systems development
• Personal and professional development

Level 4 Diploma in Network Engineering (Diploma for ICT Professionals – Systems and Principles)

• Routing and switching essentials
• Scaling networks
• Connecting networks
• Designing and implementing a Windows server infrastructure

Course Fee: £5,420

There are three options available for funding:

• Our course is fully funded by the Advanced Learner Loan. Our team will assist you to apply for the loan. More information here.
• Self–Funding: you can fund the course yourself if you are unable to access a learner loan.
• The fees for self-funded learner is: £3,800 [25% upfront]
• If you do Level 3 and Level 4 with us, the fees is: £6,000 [30% upfront]
• Employer Funding: you may be able to approach your employer for funding if you are already working in the sector. Learners often combine working with the course.
• If you will be self-funding, the course fee may be reduced and you will be able to pay in instalments. Please speak to our advisers for more details.

Mediprospects operates a MATRIX accredited (Since 2012) Information Advice and Guidance Service available to everyone who visits the centre without any costs. Our career advisers are trained to find out about your future aspirations and map out how you can get there.

If you are unsure about your next steps in learning, work or career, our advisers can help you to make the best decisions for you.

Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) service can help you to:

• Find out what you are skilled at
• Decide about your career
• Find work
• Find learning opportunities
• Build confidence
• Prepare CV
• Get ready for job interviews
• Further study
• And much more

This qualification is ideal for those working or interested in progression to further study.