School of Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Training in ICT forms the backbone for the development of the ICT industry in Kenya. The ICT industry has become the major driver in youth employment, improvement in industries’ competitiveness, and ultimately the achievement of vision 2030. The school of ICT is in the front row in developing manpower necessary for ICT development in the country, by generating highly skilled graduands in the field. We are continuously improving the ICT training infrastructure in the college by setting up well-equipped laboratories, and reliable internet connections for our students, and recently have acquired new and up-to-date networking equipment to be used for hands-on training. In our endeavor to impact technical hands-on skills in our students, the school has partnered with Cisco Ltd. to offer Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Information Technology (IT) Essentials training. Our students leave the college as professionals in networking, computer repair, and maintenance.
Cisco certification is a process that gives up a lot of benefits for employers and employees in the Information Technology firm. Many aspirants have witnessed positive changes in their career graphs after acquiring the CCNA Certification. This certification process helps them achieve some real benefits and valuable skills. There are numerous instances wherein IT professionals have felt the necessity of having a CCNA certificate – even after having 10 or more years of experience in the IT field.
| DESCRIPTION | CCNA certification proves you have what it takes to navigate the ever-changing landscape of IT. CCNA exam covers networking fundamentals, IP services, security fundamentals, automation and programmability. Designed for agility and versatility, CCNA validates that you have the skills required to manage and optimize today’s most advanced networks. The CCNA training course and exam give you the foundation to take your career in any direction. When you certify with Cisco, you are living proof of the standard and rigor that businesses recognize and trust to meet and exceed market demands. |
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | Minimum Grade KCSE D+ or PC Software Maintainance Certificate |
| EXAMINATION BODIES | CISCO Networking Academy |
| UNITS IN EACH MODULE | N/A |
| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | Network Administrator. Systems Administrator. Network Analyst. Network Design Engineer. Infrastructure Engineer. Unified Communications Engineer. Solutions Design Engineer. Cloud Engineer |
| ACADEMIC PROGRESSION | N/A |
| WHAT WILL I LEARN? | Build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes. Configure routers, switches, and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources and to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer. Configure and troubleshoot connectivity a small network using security best practices. |