Basic Cisco Network Architecture
Tuition Free Full Time Attestation Program

OBJECTIVE:

The goal of this program is to train students to perform basic installation, operation and troubleshooting of CISCO networking equipment. Additionally, by providing students with the appropriate training, the program also aims at preparing graduates to successfully complete the industry-recognized CISCO CCNA certification.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Among the positions described by CISCO that a CCNA may fill are: help desk specialist, field technician, level 1 systems specialist and level 1 systems integrator. Although this AEC is primarily intended to extend existing skills, the employment prospects for individuals in this area are very good. Over 95% of all routers and switches supporting the Internet are manufactured by CISCO.

 

PROGRAM CONTENT:  

420-820-LA           Introduction to Network Architecture               FALL 2001

420-821-LA          Router Installation and Configuration             FALL 2001

 

420-822-LA   Router Management and Administration
WINTER 2002

420-823-LA          Introduction to Wide Area Networks        WINTER 2002

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Total number of hours:            360                                        

Number of hours/week:           12 

Schedule:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Fees:$30.00 (Application fee – new students only - credit courses)

         $85.00 (per semester)

Anticipated Start Date:         September 4, 2001                                    

End Date:                               May 2002                    

 

ADMISSIONS CONDITIONS:

¨      Must possess a Secondary V certificate or equivalent, including Math 536 or equivalent;

¨      Previous related work experience or post-secondary studies in computer science;

¨      Bilingualism is a major asset.

 

ATTESTATION CRITERIA:

¨      You are part of an agreement between the college and an employer, or you are sponsored within the terms of a government program (please contact your centre local d’Emploi Québec office).

¨      You have received instruction deemed acceptable by the college, for example:

  A Diploma of High School Studies

OR

  A College Diploma or a University Degree

OR

    A partial high school program, coupled with a recommendation from a current or former employer that you would benefit from pursuing your education at the post-secondary level.

AND              

You meet one of the following three conditions:

You have not been a full-time student (either in high school or college) for at least two consecutive terms or one school year within the last 12 months.  

You are part of an agreement between the college and an employer, or you are sponsored within the terms of a government program.

You have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies spread over a period of one year or more.

To register:

please contact the Centre for Continuing Education (450) 672-7364