Foundation Degree in IT Networking and Security
Career Boost with Bedford College IT
Training
Employers can boost the skills of their IT
staff and people who want a career in IT support can study for
professional qualifications, with a part-time
Foundation Degree in IT Networking and Security at Bedford
College.
IT is fast moving and employers need to make
sure their staff have the right skills base and qualifications to
benefit their business. Investing in training for staff gives
businesses the edge in a highly competitive industry, gives staff
added motivation and ultimately increases efficiency and
productivity.
Bedford College offers IT buffs the chance to
gain a Foundation
Degree in IT Networking & Security, plus a whole range of
professional IT qualifications, from just £2,110 per year – a
fraction of the cost of private training or university
education.
With the current economic climate and squeeze
on University places, studying close to home and at a fraction of
the fees makes good sense to many people who want a well paid
career in the IT industry.
This part time course offers flexibility to
match individual lifestyles, with study of 2 evenings or 1 day a
week over 3 years. It is designed to suit those working as IT
professionals who want to boost their skills and career prospects,
school leavers with good exam results, those wanting a career
change or those who want to gain an IT qualification to fit their
work/life balance.
The strength of the course is the Cisco
Certification Network Associate (CCNA) qualifications, recognised
as the best by the IT sector, together with state of the art
equipment, small class sizes and a programme of visiting lecturers
that give students a distinct advantage by dipping into the
knowledge pool of industry experts.
Designed in collaboration with local employers
and in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire, the course
gives students the opportunity to gain a Foundation Degree in IT,
opening the gateway to IT careers and the opportunity to join the
final year of the BSc (Hons) degree in Computer Science or an IT
related subject at the University of Bedfordshire.
The Foundation
Degree leads to excellent career opportunities in IT and the
networking environment – including information systems, desktop and
IT systems support, network design and implementation, and network
security.
Students who have gained the Foundation
Degree at Bedford College are currently working in a wide range of
local and national companies from the IT departments of local
government services, schools and colleges, to software development
and outsourcing companies such as Capita and Trafficmaster.
A closer look at the Foundation Degree course
highlights the unique training package on offer:
- Integrated industry-certified units– Cisco
CCNA, CISCO IT Essentials, CompTIA A+, CompTIA
Network+
- Bedford College holds Academy status with
CISCO, CompTIA and Microsoft – leading to professional
qualifications
- Highly qualified, enthusiastic,
industry-experienced staff
- A rolling programme of visiting lecturers,
giving an insight into the industry.
- “State of the art” facilities and
equipment
- An excellent reputation – the course is
highly recommended by current and former students
- Excellent links with local industry –
offering feedback on course development, and work-placement
opportunities
For more information about all IT courses on
offer at Bedford College see http://www.bedford.ac.uk/