The BTEC Advanced Diploma in IT Network Design & Administration Level 3

This course represents the next level of progression from the BTEC Computer Engineering qualification. 

Approved in November 2007, the course is due for general release in 2011.  We have been working hard developing systems allowing such a qualification to be achieved  at home, without access to expensive network equipment.  Those who have already achieved the BTEC Award in Computer Engineering should contact their tutor for further information.

Update:  New information and enrolment website - www.KanduNetworking.co.uk

A few Diploma facts: 

The Diploma contains over 70 Practical Tasks/Labs, 30 Instructional videos, numerous interactive quizzes and practical assessments. 

The Diploma is supplied with a Free CompTIA Network + study guide. 

The Diploma does not require any formal final exam. Instead candidates are assessed on a portfolio of evidence created from completing practical activities, making this the only home study course of its kind.

The Diploma covers multiple operating systems, including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Linux (Ubuntu client and server, IPCop, Openfiler) 

Advanced Diploma Syllabus Overview

Unit 01: Basic Networking 
Unit 02: Cabling & Connectors
Unit 03: Network Devices
Unit 04: Wired Network Standards
Unit 05: Wireless Network Standards
Unit 06: The OSI Model
Unit 07: TCP/IP Administration
Unit 08: Managing IP Services
Unit 09: Network Operating Systems
Unit 10: WAN Technologies
Unit 11: Network Security
Unit 12: Network Contingency & Troubleshooting

290 hours total

For those interested in the Diploma, news will appear here when available.

Level 4 Higher Education Module

We have recently been in discussions with a major University with regards to the creation of accredited higher education modules at Level 4. 

Though still early days we are already looking at developing systems and unique assessment methods that could provide a path to higher education for those with an interest in technical IT skills.

Diploma Progress