Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Computer Networking in South Africa

  • Course Name: Diploma in Computer Networking(Computer Networking)
  • Major Subject: Computer Networking
  • Course Category: Diploma Courses

Diploma in Computer Networking provides students with a thorough understanding of computer networks and the skills necessary to design, implement and manage network systems. This program covers topics such as;
-Network protocols
-Network security
-Routing
-Switching
-Network troubleshooting.
Students gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and projects. Upon completion, graduates are well-equipped to pursue various career opportunities in the field of computer networking.


Some possible career paths include:
1. Network Administrator
2. Network Engineer
3. IT Support Specialist
4. Systems Analyst
5. Network Security Analyst
6. Network Consultant
7. Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician
8. Technical Sales Representative
9. IT Project Manager
10. Network Designer

Institutions Offering Diploma in Computer Networking

  • Boston City Campus and Business College Boston City Campus and Business College, Johannesburg  
    Course name: Diploma in Network Systems


    Some of the modules covered are:

    (i) Computer Literacy

    (ii) Academic Literacy

    (iii) Systems Development 1 (Java)

    (iv) IT Systems Management 1

    (v) Telecommunications 3 (IS Management)

    (vi) IT Project Management 3

    (vii) Praxis N3B (Project Development & Execution)

    (viii) IT Systems Management 2

    (ix) Business Ethics

    (x) Project Management

    (xi) Praxis N2 (N+)

    (xii) IT Systems Management 3 (CiscoTM)

    (xiii) Network Systems 3 (Linux+)

    (xiv) Praxis N3A (Security+)


    Entry requirements

    (i) National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or

    (ii) National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or

    (iii) Prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the modules passed.

    A number of post school qualifications may be used for admission and/or advanced placement into the diploma programme with due regard for the 50% credit transfer rule and guidelines of progression and articulation. For example, a Higher Certificate, NQF (HEQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or a Certificate, NQF (OQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120.


    Course duration: Three years
  • Central University of Technology Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein  
    Duration: 3 years

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Minimum mark of 60% on Standard Grade or 40% on Higher Grade in Mathematics or Computer Studies is required.

    Modules Overview:
    -Academic Literacy and Personal Competencies
    -Problem Solving and Algorithms
    -System Software IA
    -System Software IB
    -Information Technology Mathematics I
    -Information Technology Essentials I
    -Software Development I
    -Software Development IIA
    -Communication Networks IIA
  • Durban Computer College Durban Computer College, Durban  
    Duration: 3 years

    Minimum entry requirement:
    1. Grade 12 or equivalent or recognition of prior learning
    2. SAQA NQF Level: 6
    3. Credits: 360
  • Johannesburg City College Johannesburg City College, Johannesburg  
  • Commerce and Computer College of South Africa Commerce and Computer College of South Africa, Durban  




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