Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates into LASU LOCAL CISCO Academy.

• Introduction

LASU ICT has teamed with Cisco Systems, Inc., the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, to become a Local Cisco Networking Academy. CCNA is an important benchmark for those students who aspire to entry-level positions in Networking and will assure their consideration over other non-certified professionals; Cisco proposes the Cisco Networking Academy, a collection of courses, which enable students to acquire excellent knowledge of computer-networking. Being a Cisco Local Networking Academy, LASU organizes courses, which prepare students for CCNA-certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Upon successful completion of the program and final examination, students are certified to write a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Certificate Examinations.

• Curriculum

The Networking Academy program employs an e-learning model, using a combination of web-based, instructor-led learning and hands-on labs to teach high school, college and adult students how to design, build and maintain computer networks of local, national and global businesses.

LASU is one of a growing number of schools to bring this high-tech training program to students around the world. Students who complete the first 280 hours of instruction are prepared to take a standardised test to qualify as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

The Networking Academy program provides course work for a complete range of basic through advanced networking concepts – from pulling cable, through such complex concepts as subnet masking rules and strategies to troubleshooting. Through the Academy program, students learn fundamental networking concepts and have a chance to apply their new skills in the ‘real world’ workplace via Cisco’s Work-Based Learning program. This program matches Cisco partners and customers with Academy graduates for internship and mentoring opportunities.

Admission Requirement

• Solid knowledge of Mathematics and English is mandatory.
• High school or vocational certificate is recommended.
• Previous Networking know-how not required.

1. Course Fee

Weekdays; Sixty Five thousand Naira only (N65,000.00)
Weekends; Seventy Five thousand Naira only (N75,000.00)
LASU Students; Forty thousand Naira only. (N40,000.00)

2. Duration

Weekday Slot: 12 weeks (Monday – Friday)
Weekend Slot: 16 weeks (Saturday and Sunday)

3. Commencement Date:

Thursday 2nd April, 2009

HOW TO APPLY

1. Visit the University website at www.lasunigeria.org
2. Click on TRAINING.
3. Download and print out the registration form for the course of your choice.
4. Fill the form and submit with two (2) recent passport photograph, and photocopies of your credentials to ICT Information Unit; LASU Ojo.  Further information on payment shall be given at this point, after clearance.

To apply send an e-mail to ciscoacademy@lasunigeria.org

For additional information, please contact:

Abdullahi Nasiru                           Toyin Enikuomehin
Academy Instructor,                           Academy  LMC     
LASU ICTC                                         ICT Centre
07028295160                                     01-8547587
abdullahi.nasiru@lasunigeria.org         toyin.enikuomehin@lasunigeria.org

For further enquiry send an e-mail to:        

Mr. Toyin Enikuomehin,                                   Solomon Omoike
Coordinator Training, LASU ICT                          Information Office
LASU Microsoft IT Academy              OR                 LASU ICT
E-mail: toyin.enikuomehin@lasunigeria.org                   Solomon.omoike@lasunigeria.org