Network or Server Technician
A Network or Server Technician is a person who is responsible for setting up and maintaining computer hardware and software systems that make up a computer network and its computer servers. The modern-day technician needs skills in networking, operating systems, system administration, virtualization, cloud-based platforms and security related to new computer networks and server. In this program, students focus on core skills covering both server and networking infrastructure to build a solid foundation and continue to specialize in either advanced networking, security or cloud-based platforms.
It combines both a national certificate qualification as well as the industry recognized and required vendor certifications such as Microsoft, CompTIA and CISCO creating a unique and combination of meeting both academic and industry standards.
Admission Requirements:
- NQF 3 or Grade 11 with English as your home/first language.
NOTE: Proceed to next level only when the previous level has been successfully completed.
Duration
Full-Time, Hybrid Learning
- 12 months, 147 credits (Study 5 days/week, classes on selected days, 2 to 3 times per week in Hybrid Format, giving students the flexibility to attend on-campus or from home according to their preferences.)
All credits are achieved via your study duration at the institute and at home with a combination of live hybrid sessions,
pre-recorded video lectures and project-based tasks.
Part-Time, Hybrid Learning
- 12 months, 147 credits (Online classes on selected days, once a week, 18:00 – 20:00. Additional sessions in Hybrid Format on Saturdays give students the flexibility to
on-campus or from home according to their preferences.)
Credits are obtained through a combination of live virtual sessions, pre-recorded video lectures and project-based tasks.
Online , Virtual Learning
- 12 Months, 147 credits (Online live class sessions, once a week, 18:00 – 20:00)
Credits are obtained through a combination of live virtual sessions, pre-recorded video lectures and project-based tasks..
Features & Benefits
This qualification combines both a national certificate qualification as well as the industry recognized vendor certifications required by industry.
Get internationally certified to increase job readiness. On successful completion of your international exams, you will be certified as a Microsoft Technology Associate in Networking Fundamentals, as well as Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate. The programme is also designed to allow you to write optional exams to become certified in CompTia A+