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. Instructor training for IT Essentials can be completed entirely in a distance education format provided the students have access to a PC that they can disassemble and troubleshoot. The IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software curriculum provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) professionals. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of PC technology, networking, and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts. Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. Hands-on labs and Virtual Laptop and Virtual Desktop learning tools help students develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. Cisco Packet Tracer simulation-based learning activities promote the exploration of network and networking security concepts and allow students to experiment with network behaviour. 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 may require a three hour in-person skills-based assessment to be performed in a lab environment.
Prerequisite(s)
- Cisco Network Academy Sponsored IT Instructor
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$652.41
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Activate Cisco Networking Academy classes.
- Locate educational resources on Cisco Networking Academies website.
- Evaluate student comprehension.
- Invigilate on-line chapter quizzes and exams.
- Deliver skills assessments to students.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2012
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of CITX 3100 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 42605
Dates
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- CRN 42605
- $652.41 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is a distance 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
- For approval to register in this course, please send an e-mail to patrick_duffey@bcit.ca. Specific instructions will be sent to all participants once they are registered.
Confirmation
Required
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No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
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