Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who is Cyber Networks?

Q2. Why Cyber Networks?

Q3. What does product Certification Mean?

Q4. What is product certification and how does it differ from a degree?

Q5. What are the entry requirements and do I Need a College Degree?

Q6. Which is the most appropriate product certification program for me?

Q7. How long do your product certification programs last?

Q8. How widely recognized are your product certificates?

Q9. Does product Certification replace experience?

Q10. How is the training conducted?

Q11. What are the advantages of instructor led training?

Q12. Do you have customized training programs?

Q13. Are your Trainers certified?

Q14. Will product Certification Help Me Earn More?

Q15. Who Benefits From product Certification Programs?

Q16. What is the market demand for product certified professionals?

Q17. How will product Certification Affect My Marketability?

Q18. Can product Certification Help Me Move into Something New?

Q19. Can I Advance My Career Through Certification?

Q20. What time do your sessions start and do you accommodate full time employees?

Q21. Does your Institution provide assistance in obtaining employment?

Q22. What are the terms and conditions of payment required?

Q23. Do you offer accommodation for students?

 

Q1. Who is Cyber Networks?
Based in Nairobi Kenya, Cyber Networks is a company that offers certified technical and end user training to corporate clients, networking and connectivity solutions to business and software sales, development and the associated implementation and support services. This is done in partnership with; Microsoft Partner for Learning Solutions (MCPLS), Oracle Education Approved Provided (OEAP/FUDA), CompTIA, CISCO, GTS and Thompson Prometric.

Q2. Why Cyber Networks?
For the last decade, Cyber Networks has provided training solutions to corporate and institutional clients through effective management of their Projects & Systems and at the same time helped them build and maximize career values.

Q3. What does product Certification Mean?
Product Certification means that one has been trained at a certified and reputable organization like Cyber Networks and has demonstrated to a certified instructor expertise in a particular product.

Q4. What is product certification and how does it differ from a degree?
Product Certification programs such as the ones offered in Cyber Networks generally run for a short period and is designed to meet a wide range of vendor-based, and customized training programs designed to ensure that the resources you have at your disposal are optimally utilized to increase productivity at both the corporate and personal level. Whereas degrees offered in Kenya such as Bachelor of Science in Information Technologies run between 2 to 4 years and they cover a broad range of computer technologies.

Q5. What are the entry requirements and do I Need a College Degree?
Lack of a high school certificate won’t bar your entrance to product certification programs in Cyber Networks. This is because specific courses have specific prerequisites indicating the fundamentals needed to enroll for a certain certification program. Kindly see our full list of courses to see what course is best for you on www.cyberkenya.co.ke/courses.htm.

Q6. Which is the most appropriate product certification program for me?
Specific courses have specific prerequisites specifying the minimum level of ICT knowledge necessary to successfully complete the course. However your career plans determine the best product certification program, if you are interested in building or upping your career a peek in our course program will assist you to determine the best way forward. If you are not employed call or visit our offices, our career consultants are on stand by to guide you on the best program to meet your requirements. Contact our sales team on sales@cyberkenya.co.ke for more information.

Q7. How long do your product certification programs last?
There are many different types of product certification programs available at Cyber Networks; they range from 1 week to 6 months. Detailed information about this can be found on our website www.cyberkenya.co.ke/schedule.htm


Q8. How widely recognized are your product certificates?
With so many certifications programs out there, Cyber Networks (ICT) Limited has opted for solutions that are recognized worldwide. With this in mind we partnered with the world’s major ICT manufactures that include; Microsoft Certified Partner Learning Solutions (MCPLS), Oracle Education Approved Provided (OEAP/FUDA), Comptia, and CISCO.

Q9. Does product Certification replace experience?
Not entirely. Hands-on experience is still a key criteria in determining your qualifications for a particular position. However, certification programs offered at Cyber Networks are hands on and practical. If you have some experience and a related certification, you’ll come out ahead of the person with only the experience, and you may be considered at least equally as qualified as a person with slightly more work experience.

Q10. How is the training conducted?
Cyber Networks pioneered its “smart” way of training that involves instructor led sessions with the use of Audio Visual Aids, Memory Skills, Accelerated Learning techniques, Boot camps, and hands on practice in practical real- life scenarios. Near 100% success rating of our students’ demonstrates the ease with which complex technical information can be taught, learnt and most importantly applied.

Q11. What are the advantages of instructor led training?
Instructor led training as offered at Cyber Networks enables open communication channels between the instructor and the participants. Instructor led sessions also offer a more structured environment and most people find it easier to learn new technologies in this type of environment. The instructor also recognizes that different students have different needs and is able to attend to them on an individual basis.


Q12. Do you have customized training programs?
Although we offer a wide range of vendor based and customized training programs, we at Cyber Networks also modify training curricula to meet the specific clients’ needs. We recognize that our clients have distinct training requirements, and therefore, we begin by analyzing each client’s needs and identifying specific training opportunities. The training is then tailored to achieve the client’s specific goals and objectives.

Q13. Are your Trainers certified?

All trainers at Cyber Networks are certified in all the courses they conduct

Q14. Will product Certification Help Me Earn More?

The value placed on product certification is on the rise judging by the rapid emergence of new programs. Big business and professional organizations appear eager and able to fuel this market. For example; Consider that approximately 445,000 Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) are already in the job market, along with more than 140,000 Oracle professionals and 55,000 CISCO certified professionals, and those are just a few of the biggies.

Q15. Who Benefits From product Certification Programs?
Certification programs offered at Cyber Networks benefits ICT professionals and the organizations in which they work. This includes; those who work in the computer field, sell to the computer market, or employ technical people to perform computer- related tasks.

Q16. What is the market demand for product certified professionals?
Currently there is a huge demand for skilled high tech workers in the job market and many people attend product certification programs to prepare for a high paying job in the high tech industry. Product Certification Programs prepare students for a variety of jobs inquiry from system administrator and IT support to technical and project managers. Other common jobs, depending on the program, include computer technician, computer repair, technical support, network installer, program manager, software tester, computer programmer, system architect, web development, and game development. Nonetheless, there is reason to believe that the market is still young, and like a young child, charging ahead at great speed but not necessarily in a straight line.

Q17. How will product Certification Affect My Marketability?
As long as you choose your certification program with your career goals in mind, it should serve you admirably as a marketability booster. Your certification training listed on your resume demonstrates your ability and your desire to stay current; this is no minor achievement in an industry where skills can become obsolete as quickly as they became cutting edge. Second, it shows that you take initiative, a trait many employers look for.

Q18. Can product Certification Help Me Move into Something New?
Most definitely. Although certification can’t replace experience, it can effectively serve as a bridge to a new specialty. Not only that, there are several programs offered at Cyber Networks to choose from, depending on the depth of knowledge you seek and the time and money you’re willing to invest.

Q19. Can I Advance My Career Through Certification?
As many ICT professionals climb the corporate ladder, they find great personal satisfaction in measuring themselves against the latest and best technologies and receiving independent confirmation that they have what it takes. Employees too use this as a benchmark for promotion.

Q20. What time do your sessions start and do you accommodate full time employees?
Our programs at Cyber Networks are very flexible as they are designed with the corporate environment in mind. Not only do we consider the employees but also the employers. With classes running from 8:00am to 8:30pm it allows one to work out a schedule comfortable to meet their requirements.

Q21. Does your Institution provide assistance in obtaining employment?
Through our ICT consultancy services, Cyber Networks guides clients on how to market themselves for job opportunities by giving advice on the value of product certification and how they can build up a career peak and achieve their objectives which will eventually place them in the career they are interested in.

Q22. What are the terms and conditions of payment required?
All our programs are affordable and are priced with the current economic times in mind. Full payment needs to be made in advance and at least one week before prior to start of your course. Please email our sales team on sales@cyberkenya.co.ke for more information

Q23. Do you offer accommodation for students?
Several accommodation facilities are available close to our centre and we are happy to make accommodation reservations for our clients on request.

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