Networking - Were to go After LC ??

Zeuz

Hi guy I have searched high and Low,

I am going for networking basicly

But I dont know what collge to go to
Any Idea's??

IT Blanchardstown - ? Degree in Computer siences that offers it
But is blanch a good one to go to I heard bad rumors?

If it is PLease plrease Recomend some were to go ???

Karoma

You'll hear good and bad about every place.
What points/results do you expect to get?

Zeuz

I couldent really say but off the top of my hear roughly 300+

any Idea's?

DemonOfTheFall

Fas do networking/computers courses.

DIT have a communications slanted computer science course too as far as I know.

You could do a Network+, or a CCNA or one of those other type courses somewhere too, probably fas.

garred

^ Yep, FAS is your only man.

Sully

Im doing a BSc in Applied Computing in WIT. Im planning on doing the networking stream which we get to pick in second year

That any good to ya?

galwaydude18

carlow it do a networking degree! it's meant to be very very good! I got offered it twice and never took the offer tho!

Zeuz

DemonOfTheFall wrote:

Fas do networking/computers courses.

DIT have a communications slanted computer science course too as far as I know.

You could do a Network+, or a CCNA or one of those other type courses somewhere too, probably fas.

Dont FAS only offer cert's and not Degree's cuz i would really like a degree course

even if it is a course that has Networds built into it?

I h8 choosing for this, its crazy =/

DemonOfTheFall

Ah right, if it's a degree you want it's DIT or Carlow as far as I know. Other than a normal computer science course in any other college.

Archytas

ICT in trinity WAS a good choice on the networking side of things. Actually was a brilliant all rounded course(Networking, Communications, Programming, Maths, and all that jazz.). Graduated from ICT myself. But it used to be AQA.. was actually the only course in trinity to be AQA. But now its gone, well sort of. Its been meshed into Comp. Sci. Now in second year you can choose to take the ICT path or pure computer science. I think. You might want to check that out. But its no longer AQA...

And I dont mean to b rude... but omg what is the story with your spelling?? :eek:

Prior Of Taize

Computer Science is programming with a bit of computer use thrown in.

Its **** no matter where you go :mad:

Do microsoft certs like the MCSE or MCSA. Get cisco in there after you have done these....there isn't a more recognised networking qualification than a Cisco cert so get going. Click Here for more info.

egan007

Prior Of Taize wrote:

Computer Science is programming with a bit of computer use thrown in.

Its **** no matter where you go :mad:

Do microsoft certs like the MCSE or MCSA. Get cisco in there after you have done these....there isn't a more recognised networking qualification than a Cisco cert so get going. Click Here for more info.

Are you well!
A CS Degree is what you take from it - mine has got me every job i ever applied for.

Zeuz - -do you want to stay in Dublin?
Sligo have one of the best computer departments in the country and have a specialised Networking course

Prior Of Taize

In fairness some companies view a cs degree differently.

You could be programming or doing tech support (tier 1) like some people i know.

You dont need a degree but a lot of companies want one.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Bottom line: get your microsoft certs and a cisco and your made. Simple as. Without a degree your made. With a degree your untouchable.

garred

Zeuz wrote:

Dont FAS only offer cert's and not Degree's cuz i would really like a degree course

even if it is a course that has Networds built into it?

I h8 choosing for this, its crazy =/

You go for MCP's in the FAS course.

7aken

fas course 'computer and communications technician traineeship' is also backed by fetac. this means that at the moment you get comptia qualifications and a diploma. i've just finished it and there was some talk that next year they may also tie in the ccna with this course which would push it up to an ordinary degree. worth looking at

_CreeD_

I'd agree that industry Certs are more viable than a College degree if you have a solid path laid out that closely matches the jobs you do actually plan on applying for. Don't get me wrong I think everyone should go to college regardless, you learn a lot more than just the coursework but purely from an employment point of view you can do better/faster with industry Certs. Eg. I'm studying for my Cisco CCNA now (did Sec+ and Net+ last month, plan to take this in 2 weeks) and have been checking the job market regularly here (Florida). Just about every network job of relevance lists a BSC in Computer Science OR the CCNA as the requirements to meet....so that's a 4 year degree vs. a 3-4 week home study course...okay so the CCNA is relatively tough but in the time it would take to do a BSC in Comp Sci. you could be a CCIE, MCSE and have a few years experience under your belt and earning a lot more than a fledgeling BSC.
But still, only if you are sure this is the route you want to go, the BSC is ultimately more versatile.

Anyway the path I'd recommend is CompTIA's Network+ and then the CCNA, after that you'll have enough of an idea of where you want to go. Net+ is quite easy, a decent Cert in it's own right but the main purpose here is to set you up for the CCNA. Security+ is interesting too, difficulty wise it'd be just a bit below the CCNA and well above Net+. After those move on to the Microsoft Tracks - the aforementioned exams are more aimed at the physical side of networking, for the most part (unless you do work your way up the Cisco ladder, which takes time) you will find more higher paying jobs tend to the software admin. side, so MCSA/MCSE is the way to go. You can use the Sec+ as an elective for the MCSA/MCSE too which is pretty handy.

You can do standardised course for pretty much all of these or you can do home study. Only choose the latter if you know you have the discipline to work hard at home. I thought I did and put getting my cert.s off for years....Still home study lets you work at your own pace and is substantially cheaper.

underworld

Hey Zeuz,l.i.t have a "computer networks and systems management"course,4 year degree...it just started up in september,currently in the first year and enjoying it so far..if u want any more info get in touch....

rsynnott

galwaydude18 wrote:

carlow it do a networking degree! it's meant to be very very good! I got offered it twice and never took the offer tho!

Contrary to popular belief it is not necessary to end every sentence with an exclamation mark!

Archytas wrote:

ICT in trinity WAS a good choice on the networking side of things. Actually was a brilliant all rounded course(Networking, Communications, Programming, Maths, and all that jazz.). Graduated from ICT myself. But it used to be AQA.. was actually the only course in trinity to be AQA. But now its gone, well sort of. Its been meshed into Comp. Sci. Now in second year you can choose to take the ICT path or pure computer science. I think. You might want to check that out. But its no longer AQA...

Nope, I don't THINK so (I'm in 3rd year CS, the last year before the courses were combined). 2nd year down just seems to be an odd watered-down computer science.

Archytas wrote:

And I dont mean to b rude... but omg what is the story with your spelling?? :eek:

What's the story with your grammar?

conzy

Computer Science is programming with a bit of computer use thrown in.

What course covers the Hardware side of computing?? Electronic engineering?

projectmayhem

Coláiste Dulaigh out in Coolock, Dublin has a Computer Networking course run through FETAC. didn't do it myself but it seems to be the only option other then FAS. they also have a direct link after the 2 years (i think it's 2 years anyway) to Wolverhampton Uni in the UK to get a degree in computer networking

good luck anyway

Stephen

I did the networking BSc in Carlow IT. It is a very tough course, and the drop out rate was phenomenal. I think that as of this year they have combined it with some other CS type courses for the first year or two, where students then have the option of which path they want to take. Dunno how much they've changed it around.
I'm currently working in a second line corporate tech support/general IT monkey boy job, working towards microsoft certification - haven't done any of the exams yet though. I'd have preferred to do CCNA, but work won't pay for that, and the MS stuff is far more relevant to my current job.

kjt

Stay away from computer science if your not inclined on programming.
I've done A+ and Cisco's CCNA. I'd advise getting a fas course as they
are very hands on. They do A+ and ccna, CCNA is what you would want
and need.

Best of luck to you.

rsynnott

conzymaher wrote:

What course covers the Hardware side of computing?? Electronic engineering?

In Trinity, Computer Science did until it merged with ICT; doesn't seem to so much now.