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Diploma in Computer Network Management (Level 6)
Aim of the Course
The Diploma in Computer Network Management (Level 6) will enable students to study for and gain internationally recognised qualifications generally accepted as the desired requirements for progression in the industry.
Students who complete this diploma and related external exams will be prepared for careers as service desk technicians, and network and database administrators with specialties in Microsoft Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008, and Cisco systems.
Students will also be equipped to proceed with higher level studies if they choose. These could include a degree programme or ITTI's Diploma in Advanced Network Administration (Level 7) currently under development.
Targeted Learners
This programme of study will provide a path to further education in higher levels of the IT industry for those who have already completed lower level qualifications. It also allows those with previous employment to gain the industry recognised certifications required to further their careers.
Outcomes
The attaining of a Diploma in Computer Network Management (Level 6) demonstrates that the holder has:
- The capability of carrying out processes that require a wide range of technical knowledge in both Microsoft and Cisco systems
- The ability to apply appropriate methods and procedures in response to a variety of technical issues
- Developed a broad range of knowledge with significant depth in some areas
- The competence to continue to study towards higher level qualifications
Students will also have gained the following additional skills from undertaking the full program:
- Experience in working with different teams of people
- Problem solving skill development
- The ability to identify and advise on business IT requirements
- Employability skills which today's employers require
Microsoft's MCITP certifications and Cisco's CCNA are international qualifications that prove competence in areas such as installation and configuration of Operation Systems, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting, software application, and database control and configuration.
The IT industry acknowledges that internationally recognised certifications such as these are a good indicator of proficiency and competency and can be considered a standard for potential employees. By undertaking these courses and gaining the examinations students' skills are validated and benchmarked.
Alternatively, students may proceed to ITTI's Diploma in Advanced Network Administration (Level 7), currently under development, or earn cross credits to a degree programme.
Course Content
The course is divided into three semesters. A student may exit at the end of either of the first two semesters with the relevant certificate.
First Semester: Certificate in Server Administration (Level 6)
- Installing, configuring and maintaining Windows Server 2008
- Supporting and troubleshooting hardware and software applications
- Administering and troubleshooting Operation System issues
- Partitioning, formatting and configuring fault tolerant hard disk drives
- Understanding networking protocols
- Configuring network routing and security
Students will have the necessary preparation to sit the Microsoft Certified IT Professional - MCITP: Server Administrator certification involving three exams:
- TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
- TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
- PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
Second Semester: Certificate in Network Management (Level 6)
- Understanding Cisco network hardware devices, media and architectures
- Implementing and configuring network protocols
- Understanding network security
- Network communication and routing
- Configuring sub-networked systems
Students will have the necessary preparation to sit the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician certification (CCENT) and/or Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA).
Third Semester: Certificate in Database Administration (Level 6)
- Installing, configuring, administering and troubleshooting SQL Server 2008
- Planning and implementing disaster recovery and high availabilty
- Managing SQL Server databases and transactions
- Administering metadata, XML and full-text indexing
- Configuring and implementing data integrity and security
Students will have the necessary preparation to sit the Microsoft Certified IT Professional - MCITP: Database Administrator involving two exams:
- TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance
- PRO: Designing, Optimising and Maintaining a Database Administrative Solution using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Duration
36 weeks full time:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Entry Requirements
- Knowledge of computers and basic computer applications
- IELTS overall band score of 5.5 (international students), with no band less than 5.5
- An appropriate NZIS Student Permit to study at ITTI (international students)
- Access to personal computer for off-campus learning (desirable)
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