CISCO Networks and System Administration with Work Experience

Program Overview

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Certificate in CISCO Networks and System Administration with Work Experience

Overview

The Certificate in CISCO Networks and System Administration with Work Experience is a one-year part-time undergraduate program designed to provide students with the foundation to take their career in any direction. The program covers a breadth of topics, including network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.

Program Details

TU Code

TU5251

NFQ Level

Level 6

Award Type

Certificate

Award

Certificate in CISCO CCNA

ECTS Credits

60

Duration

1 Year

Course Type

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Blended

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Blanchardstown

Fees

€4,025 Total Fee

Program Description

Newly retooled for the latest technologies and job roles, this CCNA training course and exam gives students the foundation to take their career in any direction. CCNA certification covers a breadth of topics, including network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. This in addition to Linux knowledge will help improve skillsets and provide students with the ability to manage and optimise network systems.

Career Opportunities

The TU Dublin Cisco academy has a very good relationship with companies that are looking for Cisco graduates, and these companies contact TU Dublin directly when vacancies arise. Many of the graduates of this course have found employment in the Data Centre, Network Infrastructure and automation, Security Infrastructure and Cloud technology areas of ICT.

Module Listing

Year One

Semester 1

• Connecting Networks [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Networks [Mandatory]
• Routing and Switching Essentials [Mandatory]
• Scaling Networks [Mandatory]
• System Administration [Mandatory]

Semester 2

• Work Experience [Mandatory]

Schedule

Intake 1: Tuesday & Thursday

• Tuesdays 6pm-10pm
• Thursdays 6pm-10pm

Intake 2: Wednesday & Thursday

• Wednesday 6pm-10pm
• Thursdays 6pm-10pm

Admission Requirements

No formal qualification in Computing is required for entry to the course, but it is recommended that applicants would have completed the CompTIA A+ or Network+ course or equivalent. This course is perfect for students interested in starting a career in the ICT industry.