Course Overview
BCIT is an Instructor Training Centre for Cisco Networking Academy and this training is only open to sponsored instructors who are affiliated with an institution that has an active Cisco Networking Academy. Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SWRE) covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small to medium sized network. Wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts are also covered in this course. Students will perform configuration and troubleshooting as well as identify and mitigate Local Area Network (LAN) security threats. The course is delivered online with students studying the materials and completing the chapter quizzes at their own pace. Upon completion of the self-study component, there are scheduled sessions with an instructor that concentrate on instructional techniques, technical clarification, and challenge lab activities. Students must complete the course within 12 weeks of registration. Note: This course requires a three hour in-person skills-based assessment to be performed in a lab environment.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$639.33
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Configure routers, switches and wireless devices.
- Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, Wireless LANs and Inter-VLAN routing.
- Configure and troubleshoot redundancy on a switched network using STP and EtherChannel.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and simulation tools.
- Explain how to support available and reliable networks using dynamic addressing and first-hop redundancy protocols.
- Activate Cisco Networking Academy SWRE classes.
- Locate SWRE educational resources on Cisco Networking Academy's website.
- Invigilate on-line chapter quizzes and exams for SWRE.
- Deliver SWRE skills assessments to students.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2020
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of CITX 3102 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 65496
Dates
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- CRN 65496
- $639.33 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 12 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please contact Patrick_Duffey@bcit.ca for pre-approval. Specific instructions will be sent to all participants once they are registered. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
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Status
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