Cisco Networking Academy | ICT Professional Training & Certification Centre

Kenyatta University in partnership with CISCO is offering the attached short courses at the Main Campus, City, Embu , Kitui, Mombasa and Mama Ngina University College. The courses are available in the following modes of learning i.e Fulltime, Part-time and Weekend only. The courses Targets form four leavers, university students ,IT professional and Working professional who want to enhance their ICT skills and obtain certification from the respective partners.

How to Apply

Our application process has now migrated to eCitizen.
Please click the link below to navigate to our new eCitizen page.

https://ku.ecitizen.go.ke

Scroll down to Online Applications and select "Application for ICT Certification Courses"
You will need your eCitizen account credentials to log in and apply.
If you are over 18 years of age and DO NOT have an eCitizen account, please register to create an account in three simple steps via the "Sign Up" button on our page.
If you are under 18 years of age, kindly request your parent or guardian to login on your behalf and initiate the application form.
In case you have any challenges with your application, reach out to us via email for more assistance.

NB://You will be required to pay Ksh.700 application fee

PAYMENT OPTION

Deposit to National Bank, Account: 01003059150800.
Clearly indicate your National ID on the bank slip.
This option requires you to drop the original bank slip at Our office.

Programmes

About Us

How to Apply

Our application process has now migrated to eCitizen.
Please click the link below to navigate to our new eCitizen page.

https://ku.ecitizen.go.ke

Scroll down to Online Applications and select "Application for ICT Certification Courses"
You will need your eCitizen account credentials to log in and apply.
If you are over 18 years of age and DO NOT have an eCitizen account, please register to create an account in three simple steps via the "Sign Up" button on our page.
If you are under 18 years of age, kindly request your parent or guardian to login on your behalf and initiate the application form.

NB://You will be required to pay Ksh.700 application fee

PAYMENT OPTION

Deposit to National Bank, Account: 01003059150800.
Clearly indicate your National ID on the bank slip.
This option requires you to drop the original bank slip at Our office.

Background Information

KU Cisco Networking Academy is set to deliver a comprehensive learning experience that will help students develop the needed foundational skills to design, build and manage networks.
We are set to deliver the necessary training so as to improve career and educational opportunities for individuals in our community by targeting youth and professionals who are seeking to join or advance further in the world of computer networking. KU Cisco academy is part of the CISCO global education initiative from Cisco Systems. We have accreditation in teaching networking in teaching networking programs that is CCNA, CCNA Security, HIN and PC Hardware & Software Maintenance courses as well as prepare students for their certification exams including CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).
The Kenyatta University Cisco Networking Academy began in 2008 and has trained 8500 students to date, in both PC Hardware & Software Maintenance and CCNA programmes. This offers a number of benefits to the student such as:

With much of the course material delivered direct to the student's desktop via the Internet, the NetAcad takes advantage of the latest computer-based training techniques, letting the student work at their own pace, anytime and anywhere.
The NetAcad labs always contain new equipment, students learn on the actual devices they will be working on in the business.
The programme qualifies students to pursue a number of industry standard certifications, including A+, N+, CCNA and CCNP.

Trainers and facilities

Kenyatta University has qualified and fully trained instructors for the Cisco Academy. The university has also provided two computer laboratories with a combined capacity of 100 students. The two laboratories are fully equipped with PIV computers and internet connectivity. Kenyatta University has also provided an extra laboratory and is hoping to become a cisco testing centre in the near future. The training will involve basic information technology knowledge to complex networking principles.
The Cisco Networking Academy is a public-private partnership between Cisco, governments, education Institutions, non-government organizations (NGOs) and industry, created to teach students how to design, build and maintain computer networks.

Features:

Web-based content
Online assessment
Performance tracking
Hands-on labs
Instructor training and support
State of the art equipment
Prospectus

Achievements

The Kenyatta University Cisco Networking Academy began in 2008 and has trained 6500 students todate, in both ITE and CCNA programmes.
Teaching basic to advanced IT skills, the Networking Academy prepares students for industry standard Certifications, including CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
This offers a number of benefits to the student such as:
With much of the course material delivered direct to the student's desktop via the Internet, the NetAcad takes advantage of the latest computer-based training techniques, letting the student work at their own pace, any time and anywhere.
The NetAcad labs always contain new equipment, students learn on the actual devices they will be working on in the business.
The programme qualifies students to pursue a number of industry standard certifications, including A+,N+, CCNA and CCNP.

Opportunities

We live in an increasingly connected world, creating a global economy and a growing need for technical skills. CiscoNetworkingAcademystudents have the opportunity to participate in a powerful and consistent learning experience that is supported by high quality, online curricula and assessments, instructor training, hands-on labs, and classroom interaction. delivers information technology skills to over 500,000 students a year in more than 65 countries world-wide. Networking Academy

This experience ensures the same level of qualifications and skills regardless of where in the world a student is located. NetworkingAcademyNetworking Academy students have the chance to dream about business-critical positions never before imagined, in industries ranging from medicine and finance to entertainment and aerospace. Networking Academy opens doors to rewarding careers and opportunities for economic advancement and local community development. Students only need to be 'Mind Wide Open' to the possibilities. students will become the architects of the networked economy; enabling everyday experiences on the global human network. With the ever-increasing demand for their skills

Getting Started

KU CISCO APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for a Cisco course at the KU Cisco Academy;

Pay a registration fee of KES 2,000 for East Africans and KES 4,000 for students outside East Africa. Bank details are:

Co-operative Bank of Kenya A/c: 011-296-246-1400,
National Bank of Kenya A/c: 010-035-915-0801,
Equity Bank Ltd A/c: 0180290518859, Family Bank A/C: 045000023316

Pick the application form from the KU Admissions Office at the main campus or download the application form from the KU Cisco Web page. Use the following link:(http://www.ku.ac.ke/images/docs/undergraduate- application-form.pdf)
Fill the application form appropriately and attach a copy of your KSCE results, a copy of your national ID or passport and two coloured passport photos.
Submit your application form at the Cisco office at the academy or at your nearest KU office.

PS: Cisco courses are currently available at our campuses in City, Main, Kericho, Embu, Nyeri and Mombasa.

KU CISCO CLEARANCE PROCESS

After completion of every module, kindly remember to pick your Certificate. Don’t wait until the last minute when you have a job interview to do this!!

Pick copies of the clearance forms the Cisco Academy office at the main office or easily download these at the KU Cisco Web page. Use the following link:(http://cisco.ku.ac.ke/images/docs/cisco_clearance. pdf )
Fill the clearance forms appropriately indicating the month of study for each module. The clearance form should also be signed by your instructor and
lab technician.
Bring the clearance form to the academy office for stamping.
Submit the clearance form to the student finance office together with the bank receipts used to pay fees for that module.
After obtaining a stamped statement fee from student finance, collect the certificate from the Cisco Academy office.

PS: Kindly note that students in satellite campuses like Nyeri, Mombasa and Embu should liaise with their instructors on how to go about with the clearance for each module completed.

Credit Hours and Mode of study

Each module takes 70 contact hours of theory classes and lab practical sessions.
KU Cisco Networking academy offers both full time and part time classes.
To complete a module, it takes four weeks while studying full time while the same module takes 6 weeks to complete while studying part-time. Full time classes are 3.5 hours daily from Monday to Friday while part time classes are a combination of evening and Saturday classes.

All modules whether undertaken in full time or part time are offered on a continuous monthly basis.

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