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Foundation Level:
ECDL/ICDL | CompTIA A+ Essentials
| CompTIA A+ Ellectives | CompTIA
Network+ | Workplace Rotations
Specialisation Level 1:
SUN Solaris10 System Admin | SUN
Java Programming | SAP HR and Business 1 | CISCO
CCNA Associate
Specialisation Level 2:
SUN Solaris10 Network Admin | Sun
Solaris10 Security Admin | SUN Java Web Components
| CISCO FWLAN/CCNP Programmer
SUNSolaris System Administration is an internationally recognised qualification for the SUN Microsystems Solaris10 Operating System. This 2 part exam course is covered over a period of 1 year at the Academy. It is divided into 2 international examinations: Part I and Part II. The pass mark is 61% of the overall examination. Part I covers the Solaris Operating Environment administration and command execution. The Solaris Operating System is built on the System Five OS (the BSD Software) and is a UNIX flavour Operating System. One needs to understand the system and UNIX Shell commands to pass the Exam.
Part II of the course covers UNIX/Solaris networking concepts like UNIX Naming Services, Solaris Zones and Advanced Installation Procedures. This exam also requires one to attain a score of 61% to be able to pass the overall course. One becomes a SUNSolaris10 System Administrator after both exams have been completed with an aggregate score of 61%. This course is not commonly available in the country and therefore offers students a specialised qualification which is highly sought after in the workplace.
Courses support experienced systems administrators to administer Sun systems in a networked environment that includes Local Area Networks (LANs) and the Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS). Path leads to validation of skills as a Sun Certified Network Administrator (SCNA).
The course covers topics in the following areas: Designing and configuring naming services using Native LDAP in a Solaris environment; Internet Protocol (IP) routing, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and IP version 6 (Ipv6); Implement, administer, maintain secure Solaris OS against user and network attacks and Install intrusion detection system and host-based firewall, identify threats and respond.
System Security is of paramount concern to most enterprises. Sun training can help you understand how to develop and implement a solid security strategy to help protect the information stored on your corporate networks. Our courses also help you learn how to deploy and manage Sun security products for maximum protection of corporate data.
The course covers concepts such as Implementation, administration, maintenance of a secure Solaris OS against user and network attacks; Performing hands-on response to security incidents, using forensic techniques and tools to get back online while preserving evidence, etc.
SUN Web Developer is a 2 year course divided into 2 parts: Java Programmer and Java Web Components. In the 1st year, students are introduced to Java concepts and also UNIX basics to able able to navigate around Solaris10 with Java Desktop and do basic tasks like saving files, deleting files and more.
In the second year of study, students learn advanced Java concepts and actually involve themselves with creating Java components for websites. This course is ideal for someone who wants to able to develop dynamic web applications and build very sophisticated and fun-filled websites.
SAP End User is an entry level SAP qualification that offers individuals basic skills required to operate the SAP system. This is a 1 year course at the ICT Academy in 2 parts. In the 1st half of the course students learn how to operate the SAP system. In the 2nd half students learn about Business Systems on the SAP System. They are then fully certified as SAP End Users. Students can also further their studies in this stream by taking advanced courses like the SAP Consultant K1 certificate or the SAP Technical User qualification.
The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is a UK originated qualification that offers students basic-to-advanced computer operation skills. The ICDL course, spread across the first term of the year, is offered by highly trained, qualified and experienced trainers and/or IT experts and consists of seven modules. These seven modules covers everything from switching on the computer to Internet and e-mail skills. Since this course is the very fundamental and basic of all the courses offered at the Academy, it is offered in the first term; in the Foundation year. This certification courses runs only for 7-8 weeks, every first term of the year.
The A+ course is divided in two interdependent parts. This course starts in the 2nd term of the first year. Students take the A+ Essentials course (the new A+ with the 2008 objectives) which covers technical skills and knowledge. Students learn to identify computer components, basic computer networking concepts and fix/troubleshoot Personal Computers (Intel based). This course is also an International certificate offered by CompTIA.
In the 3rd term of the first year students embark on the last part of A+, the A+ Electives. There are 2 sub-parts: the field technician and the call centre technician. The field technician introduces hands on technical skills for Operating Systems. The call centre technician is a new concept in the A+ syllabus and introduces technical skills in the call centre field.
The CompTIA Network+ course is the entry level Microsoft based networking certificate. This course merely exposes and introduces the student to networking term and theories and/or standards. This course is covered in the last term of the year (South African Calendar). Students are offered enough assistance to prepare for the International examination of each module. Resources, from recognised sources, are made available for students on campus. This is ideal for self-driven individuals who prefer to study on their own.
The Cisco CCNA course gives students advanced Networking Skills built on the Network+ course offered in 1st year. The CCNA course is a Cisco Systems recognised advanced network administration qualification. The CCNA qualification is a 4 Part Course: Part I is the CCNA 1 examination, Part II is CCNA 2, Part III is CCNA 3 and Part IV is CCNA 4 exam. Students then sit a final internationally recognised examination. The Cisco CCNA course gives students advanced Networking Skills built up from the Network+ course in first year (see CompTIA Network+). Students work on real Cisco Routers to build their own networks and restrict access and/or give access on such networks. The CCNA qualification is one of the highly scarce qualifications in the country. Students work on real Cisco Routers to build their own networks and manage access on such networks. The CCNA qualification is very scarce in South Africa and graduates will be highly sought after in the workplace.
In the 2nd year, students also learn Cisco FWLAN (Fundamentals of Wireless Local Area Networks) skills. Students are taught how to build and administer wireless networks. (The CCNA course concentrates on basic wired networks). This is another scarce qualification in South Africa and graduates will be highly sought after in the workplace.
The Workplace Rotations programme offers practical skills to students by placing them to work for short periods in corporate companies around the country. This programme is in line with the SAQA NQF level 4 standard. It provides students with hands on experience of the working environment.
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