The Cisco Certified Network Associate (version 7) programme is an Internationally recognized Certification course in network engineering. This programme is offered for 3 Semesters at level 5. Each Semester comprises 18 weeks and consists of 15 credit points. This programme's primary purpose is to prepare students for employment in entry-level computer network engineering occupations specializing in network design, development, and security. The programme is directed towards careers with specific job titles such as network engineer, network administrator, security specialist, network support technician, network design engineer, etc. A CCNA Routing and Switching is a gateway to entry-level networking jobs and ICT careers. 

The programme's general characteristics are outlined in The University Academic & Student Regulation of the Fiji National University. The programme aims to provide a broad-based, initial vocational programme for the entry-level professional engineering workforce specializing in Telecommunication and Networking technology.

The student must have a Pass in Year 11 with a pass in English and Mathematics or have completed Year 12.
Applicants may also be admitted to the programme who may not meet the requirement on the years of the continuous education progression, but who are able to demonstrate their ability to succeed in programmes at these levels on the basis of their maturity, work experience or prior learning and are 17 years of age.