There are various levels of certification and in order to be competitive you will need to upgrade your skills regularly, however Cisco qualifications are known to be difficult and expensive so it is important to make sure that you receive the necessary training and are well prepared before completing these certification exams.
Boston City Campus & Business College is one of the few institutions through which to get your CompTIA and Cisco Certification in Sub Saharan Africa and it offers several courses including the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification), which is specifically for students who have already completed the A+ and the N+ (Network+ ) courses (both from CompTIA).
The A+ (CompTIA) Computer Technician course covers the very basics of computers. It provides an introduction to PC hardware and Operating Systems and will equip students with the ability to do basic installation, troubleshooting and repairs of desktop computers and standard operating systems as well as use and configure Windows 7.
The Boston Networking Technician course is your entry into networking. The course focuses on the following core subjects: A+ (CompTIA); Network+ (CompTIA); Cisco Certified Network Associate (Cisco). Once completed you will be able to build, troubleshoot and repair computer systems; install, operate and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch networks and manage and configure basic network routers and switches.
The Boston Networking Specialist goes up one level and covers installing, configuring and administering Windows servers in addition to the A+ (CompTIA) and Network+ (CompTIA) courses.
There are many benefits to completing your A+, N+ and Cisco Certification through Boston including flexible training times, reasonable exam fees and the most thorough tuition and exam preparation available.
One of the biggest benefits of Boston training is that learners have the unique opportunity of completing several exam simulations which recreate the 'look and feel' of the real exam ahead of having to sit the actual exam. This proven method has ensured that Boston students receive a high success rate.
Career opportunities include: Network Support Technician, Network Specialist, Routing and Switching Support Technician.
Why Boston!
Boston offers flexible, full-time and part-time study options.
Boston does not mark up your external examination fees.
Boston offers up to 24-month payment options, making your tuition more affordable and accessible to a greater number of individuals.
Boston's Experience It! programme allows selected students to gain hands-on experience while still studying. Boston has nurtured relationships with several corporates to allow its students to gain valuable work experience before qualifying making them more attractive to prospective employees.
Boston was voted Best College for 4 consecutive years (2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012).
Registrations for the A+, N+, Cisco Certification and other courses are now open!
For more information contact our national call centre on 011 551-2000 or visit www.boston.co.za
ABOUT BOSTON CITY CAMPUS
Founded in 1991, Boston City Campus & Business College was started to assist UNISA students prepare for their examinations. Today it has become one of South Africa's leading tertiary education institutions, offering over 80 career study options at over 40 colleges nationwide servicing more than 20 000 learners annually throughout South Africa.
Boston is committed to "Education. For Life." and prides itself on offering relevant courses that meet industry needs; quality academic material and tuition that delivers a high level of success for students and provides them with employable, work-ready skills.
At Boston students are offered assistance with all aspects of student life from training, computer literacy, computerised career compass assessment, moderation and verification of theoretical and practical training schedules.
More information on Boston City Campus & Business College is available at www.boston.co.za.
