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| Attribute | Computer Network Architects | Network Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Computing, Data & Mathematics | Computing, Data & Mathematics |
| What it involves | Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. | Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. |
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| Typical training route | Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification is commonly expected | Diploma/Level 6, TVET or specialist professional/technical training |
| Entry requirements | Degree mean grade C+. Built-environment cluster uses Mathematics A plus science/other cluster subjects; exact minimum subject grades vary by architecture programme. | Degree mean grade C+. Representative minimum: Mathematics A C+ or C depending programme variant; diploma IT routes may have no subject-specific minimum beyond the programme mean grade. |
| Training duration | Architecture professional pathway commonly about 6 years for the academic stages plus practical experience | Degree: about 4 years; diploma: about 2-3 years; certificate: about 1-2 years |
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| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | High - strong Kenya relevance; ICT is one of the leading employer-reported skills-demand fields, with added global/remote opportunity. | High - strong Kenya relevance; ICT is one of the leading employer-reported skills-demand fields, with added global/remote opportunity. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented |
| Professional regulator | Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) | Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if you enjoy solving problems with logic, data or technology; useful strengths include Critical thinking, Reading comprehension, Clear writing. | May suit you if you enjoy solving problems with logic, data or technology; useful strengths include Reading comprehension, Critical thinking, Clear speaking. |
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