Tech & Digital

Network Engineering Employment-ship

Master networking fundamentals, routing, switching and Cisco-aligned skills, then move into a paid network engineering role.

Network Engineering Employment-ship

Duration

155 Hours training + job support

Delivery

100% online

Only when we secure you employment

£1,200

Typical salary

£28,000 – £45,000 starting range

Overview

What this programme is

Networks underpin everything else in technology, and skilled network engineers stay in demand throughout their careers.

You work through Cisco-aligned labs, build and troubleshoot real topologies, then join a hiring partner's infrastructure team.

What you'll learn

Network models, protocols and addressing

Switching, VLANs and spanning tree

Routing fundamentals and dynamic protocols

Wireless networking and enterprise Wi-Fi

Firewalls, VPNs and network security

Network monitoring and fault diagnosis

Cloud networking and hybrid connectivity

Lab capstone: design, deploy and troubleshoot a network

Certifications you can work towards

CompTIA Network+· 42 hours Cisco CCNA· 35 hours CompTIA A+· 30 hours CompTIA Security+· 30 hours Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENCOR· 8 hours Cisco ENARSI· 9 hours

Who it's for

  • IT support technicians ready for the next step
  • Beginners who enjoy structured, technical problem solving
  • Career changers from engineering or trades backgrounds

How Employment-ship works

Get started

Speak to an advisor - your onboarding, assessment and enrolment are all included.

Get trained

Complete an industry-led programme with mentoring and real-world projects.

Start the job

Move into a paid role with a hiring partner once you're job-ready.

Pay once employed

Once we secure you employment, you pay a one-off £1,200 - nothing else, ever.

FAQs

Network Engineering - questions, answered

How the Employment-ship works, who it's for and what to expect. Still unsure? Speak to an advisor and we'll talk it through with you.

Is this programme open to everyone?

Yes - Network Engineering is genuinely open to everyone. You don't need a degree, prior tech experience or any particular background. We welcome career changers, returners, school leavers, graduates and complete beginners. If you can commit to the training and want to work in this field, you're in.

How does the Employment-ship actually work?

It's simple: you get trained first, then get hired, and only then do you start paying. Speak to an advisor to get started - onboarding, assessment and enrolment are all included. You complete your training 100% online, we support you into a paid role, and once we secure you employment, you pay a one-off £1,200 - nothing else, ever. Everything is explained in full before you commit.

Is the training really provided?

Everything you need is included - course materials, certification prep and exam support, all as part of the programme. You don't pay for training separately, and there's no hidden equipment cost to get started.

I've never worked in tech - can I still do this?

Absolutely. Most people on this programme are career changers coming from retail, hospitality, admin, trades, finance or completely different fields. The training starts from the fundamentals and builds you up to a job-ready level, with instructors and support guiding you through every step.

How is the training delivered?

100% online. All sessions are delivered online with flexible and evening options, so you can keep your current job and learn from anywhere.

Can I study around my job and other commitments?

Yes. Because it's online and flexible, you can fit training around work, family and other commitments. The schedule is designed for people who are already busy - that's exactly who this programme was built for.

When do I start paying?

You pay a one-off £1,200 once we secure you employment - nothing else, ever. An advisor will walk you through all the details before you sign up, so there are no surprises.

How do I get started?

Speak to an advisor for a free, no-obligation chat. We'll talk through your goals, match you to the right track and walk you through enrolment - onboarding and assessment are all included. Once we secure you employment, you pay a one-off £1,200 - nothing else, ever. Everything is explained in full before you commit.

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Ready to start Network Engineering?

We'll walk you through everything, including training dates, hiring partners and your salary contribution once you're employed.