Course details
Course description
HND Networking is a 2-year computing course which incorporates the industry-recognised CISCO CCNA ( CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE) curriculum.
You will study the most important areas of networking and cybersecurity and look at specialist areas of computer forensics such as ethical hacking. Computer Networking with security and forensics is one of the fastest-developing branches of the new technologies industry. There is a huge demand in the industry for networking and cybersecurity professionals with starting salaries between £30,000-£50,000+.
During this course, you will develop an essential understanding of networking for home and networking for small businesses. You will learn about computer networking and be introduced to routing and switching in the enterprise as well as designing and supporting computer networks.
This course is highly regarded and well-recognised in the industry and is sought after by employers.
We teach a curriculum aligned to a variety of industry-recognised vendor qualifications and can help you gain the knowledge to prepare to sit those certifications. Such as CISCO CCNA and CompTIA A+.
What you will learn
Year one and two – Edinburgh College
- Computer Networking Technologies
- Routing
- Switching
- Internetworking
- Basic Software Development
- Computer Hardware and Software Installation Fundamentals
- Troubleshooting
- Private Cloud Virtualisation
- Server Administration
- Data Science
- Digital Forensics
- Ethical Hacking
Learning outcome
- Edinburgh Napier University BEng Networks and Systems year 3
- Edinburgh Napier BEng Cyber Security and Forensics with AA grades, year 3
- Network Engineer
- If you take the test alongside your studies, CCNA certificate job roles will be open to you
Entry requirements
- For school leavers: Three Highers consisting of a B Pass in Computing, Mathematics or Science and two other C Passes
- For college students: SCQF Level 6 course in Computer Networking or Cyber Securit.
- For everyone else: All enquiries are welcome regardless of qualifications. Edinburgh College computing staff can assess where you can start or progress in your computing career and find the right course for you.
Course options
Course details
Full time
Check with the course provider for dates.
Cost: £1,285.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Milton Road Campus
Milton Road Campus
24 Milton Road East
Edinburgh
EH15 2PP