Official qualification
Earn your official ASIR Higher National Diploma online and learn how to administer IT systems, set up networks, manage servers and implement security measures. In just two years, you’ll be ready to work in one of the technology sectors with the highest demand for professionals.
Through the Online Higher-Level Vocational Training Course in Networked IT Systems Administration (ASIR), you will acquire the skills needed to manage IT infrastructures, networks, servers and technology services, ensuring the smooth operation and security of the systems used by businesses in their day-to-day operations.
Furthermore, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to broaden your professional profile and gain access to opportunities in technology sectors where there is high demand for talent.
Thanks to a flexible online learning approach, you’ll be able to balance your studies with other commitments and, in just two years, obtain an official vocational training qualification. You’ll be equipped to pursue a career in companies, technology consultancies and IT departments, carrying out roles related to systems administration, networks, cloud services, virtualisation and IT security.
What will you learn?
Furthermore, with this online ASIR vocational training course, you will be able to benefit from the University’s more than 8,800 partnership agreements and gain access to work-based learning opportunities (FFE-Work Placements) at partner companies such as Telefónica, INDRA, BBVA, Prosegur and Everis, amongst many others.
Study at your own pace and visit our campuses in person whenever you need to. Make the most of our facilities: study areas, co-working spaces and networking opportunities with other students are all at your disposal.
Because your training doesn’t end in the classroom, we’re committed to ensuring you secure your work placement in a timely and proper manner. If we fail to fulfil this commitment, we’ll refund your booking fee. *Please check the terms and conditions and the qualifications to which this applies with your adviser.
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Modules for the Higher National Diploma in Networked Computer Systems Administration
HIGHER TECHNICIAN IN ADMINISTRATION OF NETWORKED COMPUTER SYSTEMS
First Year
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0140101 | Hardware Fundamentals | OB | 7 |
| V0140102 | Database management | OB | 12 |
| V0140103 | Deployment of operating systems | OB | 16 |
| V0140104 | Language, brands and information management systems | OB | 7 |
| V0140105 | Network planning and management | OB | 12 |
| V0140107 | Personal Pathway to Employability I | OB | 5 |
| TOTAL: | 59 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elective | OP | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 1 | ||
Second Year
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0240108 | Database Management Systems Administration | OB | 5 |
| V0240109 | Operating System Administration | OB | 8 |
| V0240110 | Deployment of web applications | OB | 7 |
| V0240111 | Security and high availability | OB | 7 |
| V0240112 | Network and internet services | OB | 8 |
| V0240113 | Business English | OB | 5 |
| V0240114 | Personal Pathway to Employability II | OB | 5 |
| V0240115 | Digitalisation in the productive sectors | OB | 3 |
| V0240116 | Sustainability applied to the production system | OB | 3 |
| V0240118 | Intermodular Project on the Management of Networked Computer Systems | OB | 5 |
| V0240119 | FFE1 | OB | 0 |
| TOTAL: | 56 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elective | OP | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 1 | ||
List of Elective Modules
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0140106 | Introduction to Business English (GS) | OP | 0 |
| V0240117 | Cybersecurity | OP | 5 |
| TOTAL: | 5 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
Practical training is one of the main pillars of our methodology.
During the Workplace Training module, you’ll be able to undertake work placements at leading companies in the technology sector. At Alfonso X el Sabio University, you’ll develop a range of skills and gain experience in a real-world environment, thereby facilitating your entry into the job market.
You will learn programming languages such as HTML, XML, CSS and DTD.
You will work with specialised software for network and operating system administration, such as Oracle or VirtualBox.
Some of the tools and applications you’ll learn to use include:
You will have the opportunity to specialise in areas with high potential to maximise your employability at the end of the training cycle, choosing between:
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If you have already studied another degree before, you want to change centre, or you are planning to study a degree after your cycle, at UAX we have the perfect plan for you.
Contact us and find out about your personalised and free validation plan, designed according to the studies you have taken and those you want to study.
You can enrol on this Higher-Level Vocational Training Course if:
In addition, you must hold at least one of the following academic qualifications:
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The Higher Degree in Administration of Networked Computer Systems (ASIR) trains you to design, configure and manage computer systems in companies, guaranteeing their security, availability and performance.
On the ASIR course, you will study subjects relating to operating system administration, local area networks, network and internet services, IT security, operating system deployment, databases and virtualisation. You will also develop practical skills for managing IT infrastructure and business environments.
No advanced prior knowledge is required, but it is advisable to have a basic understanding of computing, networks and operating systems. Over the course of the two-year programme, you will learn everything you need to know from scratch to become an expert in systems administration.
Upon completing the ASIR programme, you will be able to work as a systems administrator, network administrator, IT systems technician, IT support technician, network services administrator or technology infrastructure specialist. These roles are in high demand among companies across all sectors that need to manage and maintain their digital environments.
ASIR specialises in the administration of IT systems, networks, servers and technology services. DAM (Cross-Platform Application Development) focuses on the creation of software and applications for various devices and operating systems, whilst DAW (Web Application Development) specialises in the development, implementation and maintenance of web applications and online environments.
This officially recognised vocational training course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study with complete flexibility and tailor your learning to your own pace. You’ll have access to:
Yes, you will have the opportunity to do an internship in first class companies, where you will apply what you have learnt in a real environment and enhance your employability.
Yes. ASIR provides a solid foundation in systems administration, networking and IT security – essential knowledge for securing roles in the field of cybersecurity. Furthermore, you will be able to complement your training with specialisations and certifications focused on the protection of business infrastructure, networks and systems.
The demand for professionals in computer systems administration is very high. ASIR graduates have a high rate of job placement, with access to positions such as systems administrator, cybersecurity technician or cloud computing specialist.
Yes. On completion of the course, you will be awarded the official qualification of Higher Technician in Networked Computer Systems Administration, a vocational training qualification recognised throughout Spain that will enable you to enter the labour market or continue your academic studies.
The ASIR Online Vocational Training course lasts for two academic years. During this period, you will acquire the knowledge and skills required to manage IT systems, networks and servers, as well as to implement technological solutions tailored to the needs of businesses.
To gain access to the ASIR Online vocational training programme, you must meet one of the requirements set out for higher-level vocational training courses, such as holding a Baccalaureate qualification, an Intermediate Vocational Training qualification, an Advanced Vocational Training qualification or an equivalent qualification. There are also other routes to entry provided for under current regulations.
Yes. The Higher Technical Diploma in Networked Computer Systems Administration is an officially recognised qualification and enables you to progress to university-level studies. Furthermore, depending on the degree programme you choose and the applicable regulations, you may be able to apply for the recognition or transfer of certain credits to continue your studies in the field of technology.
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