IT Technician Courses
Red Tape Central is a Cisco Academy, Microsoft Academy and CompTIA testing Centre. We offer a wide range of technical courses, from building a PC to installing to maintaining a windows based server.
The following courses are availble to individuals already working in the industry or those people who wish to enter the IT sector.

IT Technician course list 
Advanced Diploma for IT Professionals (Level 3)
Qualification:
Advanced Diploma for IT Professionals (Level 3)
Software Used:
N/A
Course Length:
Two days per week
Entry Requirements:
Learners must have a good working knowledge of the IT sector
The Course
This qualification is for learners who wish to advance their career in the IT/Telecoms industry.
The main focus of the qualification is in the Networking area of IT and the completion of the CCNA qualification makes up part of this course....

Award in ICT Systems and Principles
Qualification:
City & Guilds 7266 – Level 2
Software Used:
N/A
Course Length:
24 Weeks
Entry Requirements:
Able to use computers
The Course
This course has been developed to keep pace with
the fast changing information technology sector.
It teaches the individual all aspects of computer maintenance and repair procedures in line with the industry standard....

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
Qualification:
CISCO CCNA/ OCR Level 3 Certificate for IT Practitioners, Units 15, 16, 17 and 18
Course Length:
1 day a week for 1 Year (approx. 240 hours)
Entry Requirements:
A reasonable understanding of computer networks is required
The Course
Red Tape Central has teamed up with Cisco Systems Inc., the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, to become a Local Cisco Networking Academy. Upon successful completion of the programme and final examination, learners are certified as a Cisco ...

Cisco IT Essentials 1 (PC Hardware & Software)
Qualification:
CISCO IT Essentials 1/ OCR Level 2 Certificate for IT Practitioners, Unit 7
Course Length:
96 hours
The Course
IT Essentials 1 presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardware and operating systems. Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues.
Through hands-on activit...

CompTIA A+
Qualification:
A number of qualifications; see below
Software Used:
N/A
Course Length:
1 Day per week for 16 weeks
Entry Requirements:
Some knowledge of IT
The Course
The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting.

CompTIA Network+
Qualification:
CompTIA Network+
Software Used:
N/A
Course Length:
One day per week for 20 weeks
Entry Requirements:
A sound technical knowledge of IT systems
The Course
The CompTIA Network+ certification is the sign of a competent networking professional. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves a technician’s competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic n...

CompTIA Security+
Qualification:
CompTIA Security+
Software Used:
N/A
Course Length:
One day per week for 20 weeks
Entry Requirements:
A sound knowledge of a network environment.
The Course
The CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. Security threats are increasing in number and severity, and the gap between the need for security professionals a...

CompTIA Server+
Qualification:
CompTIA Server+
Software Used:
N/A
Course Length:
One day per week for 16 weeks
Entry Requirements:
Two years experience of server management
The Course
The CompTIA Server+ certification is recognized by the industry to prove competency in server support.
CompTIA Server+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification for technical support professionals with 18 to 24 months of IT experience. Altho...

Diploma in ICT System Support
Qualification:
Diploma in IT Systems Support (City & Guilds)
Software Used:
N/A
Course Length:
1 day per week for 35 weeks
Entry Requirements:
Basic knowledge of IT systems or completion of IT Essentials 1
The Course
This course was developed to keep pace with the fast changing information technology sector. It teaches the individual all aspects of computer maintenance including installation, and configuration of equipment and operating systems and how to ...

Diploma in IT Professional Competence (Level 2)
Qualification:
Diploma in IT Professional Competence (Level 2)
Software Used:
N/A
Course Length:
Three days per week for six months.
Entry Requirements:
A good understanding of IT
The Course
This course covers aspects of IT System Support and is the industry standard qualification.
Mandatory units are taken along with sufficent optional units to achieve enough credits for certification....

I-PRO (ICT System Support)
Qualification:
OCR I-PRO Certificate
Software Used:
Various
Course Length:
40 weeks
Entry Requirements:
A basic understanding of ICT systems.
The Course
This course is for individuals wishing to become IT Technicians.
The course comprises of three units to give comprehensive and in depth skills and knowledge of IT system support....

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