Limerick Institute of Technology
Postgrad Cert in Applied Computer Networks (Cyber Security)
- Limerick, Ireland
- Clonmel, Ireland
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This postgraduate certificate in Applied Computer Networks (Cyber Security) is 30 ECTS, delivered online for full-time workers. It accepts IT and non-IT learners with experience. Modules align with professional certifications so graduates gain network, cybersecurity and information-security skills. Certification exams and membership fees aren’t included; final exams can be taken at external centers. LIT’s low student-to-lecturer ratio gives close access to lecturers and a tight-knit community.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into network engineer, cybersecurity analyst, systems administrator or IT support specialist roles. The programme supports progression to specialist certifications and roles in cloud and network security and risk management.
This course has been designed to enable learners from an IT background or non-IT background with relevant work experience to gain a post graduate qualification in applied computer networks and / or security. The materials covered in the modules have been benchmarked against industry standard professional certifications to ensure that graduates have in-demand IT industry skill sets. The delivery is a 30 ECTS block to enable the learner to select the most beneficial to them enabling continuous professional development (CPD) and award of a post graduate certificate (30 ECTS). The delivery of classes is on-line, and the timing is suitable to those in full-time employment.
The course modules cover the technical content of a variety of IT industry professional certifications. The certification exams and any membership fees are not included in this programme. Final certification examinations may be taken at a number of national external examination centres.
