A DWU Graduate Certificate in Data Networking is designed to provide knowledge, skills and expertise in Data Networking following the four modules of the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Cisco Academy program.
It is a two year program offered over four (4) semesters with the following units:
Each module will consist of 14 weeks guided online access to the DWU Course Management System (Moodle) and Cisco's Netacad portal. This will be followed by a one-week attendance on campus when there will be summary notes, practical exercises on an installed hardware network and a supervised final online exam.
A flexible way to obtain a qualification.
The course is fully facilitated by qualified instructors who collaborate closely with you and your colleagues during the process. Through your study, you may take part in a range of other activities including a combination of virtual classrooms (using Live Video sessions on Facebook, Zoom, or Moodle), text discussions, journals and blogs, social media, quizzes, Web quests, online and offline reading, study and project activities.
Entry requirements:
Applicants for the Graduate Certificate award need to possess a primary degree in the IT area with industrial experience. Others, with industrial experience, may enroll and receive the award of a Certificate in Data Networking.
Technical Requirements:
Costs / Enrolment Fees
Facilities
Divine Word University offers excellent modern residential, teaching and computer facilities in a beautiful, safe and peaceful environment. Accommodation is available at Madang Campus. In the one week boot camp, students will have access to networking hardware equipment for lab purposes.
Industry Certification:
Networking Academy students prepare to earn Cisco certifications, hallmarks of technical competence that are highly valued in the ICT industry around the world. Apart from the Graduate Certificate, this program also specifically aligns with CCENT and CCNA industry certification.
The academy gives you the opportunity to practice for the CCENT (ICND1) certification exam after you successfully complete CCNA1-2 and you can also practice the ICND2 exam as well after completing CCNA3-4.
Examinations
Authorized discounts (vouchers) are available to students who receive a score of 75% or higher on the FIRST attempt of the final exam in a qualifying course: CCNA Security, CCNA R&S Routing and Switching Essentials, and CCNA R&S Connecting Networks. The academy is currently in the process of establishing a Pearson Test Center as well to give the opportunity to students to sit for the industry certification at a discount cost.
Account details for fee payments:
For Application Forms contact:
Enrolment Officer | Flexible Learning Centre
Divine Word University, PO Box 483. Madang
Papua New Guinea.
Landline: (675) 424-1870
Mobile: (675) 700 57206
Fax (675) 422-1312
Email: flc@dwu.ac.pg