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Network Engineering Employment-ship
Master networking fundamentals, routing, switching and Cisco-aligned skills, then move into a paid network engineering role.
Duration
155 Hours training + job support
Delivery
100% online
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
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
The experience gap
Without experience, you won't get hired.
Employers don't hire certificates alone - they hire proof you can do the job. That's why this programme is built around real work experience, not just study. You finish with a track record, not just a course.
Your experience profile
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graduate with real work experience on their CV
Real-world projects completed
12+
Weeks of hands-on work experience
12
Portfolio pieces employers can review
8
Practice interviews with feedback
5
Every project, placement hour and interview simulation goes straight onto your CV - so when a hiring partner looks at your application, they see experience, not just education.
How Employment-ship works
Get trained
Train with tech specialists, build real projects and work towards industry-recognised certifications.
Get hired
We introduce you to hiring partners recruiting for entry-level tech roles.
One-time fee of £2,400
The total fee is a one-time payment of £2,400. Funding may be available to help cover the cost.
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, then we support you into a paid role. 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 the total fee is a one-time payment of £2,400 - nothing else. Funding may be available. 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.
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Ready to start Network Engineering?
We'll walk you through everything, including training dates, hiring partners and the one-time £2,400 fee, with funding that may be available.