The Higher Technical Professional Course (CTeSP) in Computer Networks and Systems aims to provide graduates with solid training in Computer Networks, enabling them to perform tasks related to the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of networks and computer systems that support the various areas of an organization. The course also seeks to equip students with the ability to quickly resolve problems, ensuring continuous availability of the organization's network and computer systems, with the goal of maintaining 100% operation throughout the 365 days of the year.

• Holders of the 12th grade or legally equivalent qualification;
• Holders of CETs, holders of CTeSP or higher education degrees;
• Over 23 years old - those who have passed the tests specifically designed to assess the capacity for higher education attendance.

Additionally, candidates must have passed two of the following Relevant Areas:

• Mathematics
• Portuguese
• Computer Science

The target candidates for the CTeSP in Networks and Computer Systems are all those interested in areas related to the planning, installation, configuration, and management of communication network architectures and computer systems, whether in local environments or cloud solutions, among other careers. They seek to acquire advanced academic training with broad horizons in a rapidly growing field, offering excellent job market prospects.

The CTeSP in Computer Networks and Systems aims to qualify technicians who, either independently or as part of a team, are capable of planning and carrying out the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer networks and systems that support the different areas of an organization. They will also be able to ensure the management, operation, and security of computer equipment and their respective communication networks.

• Plan the architecture of communication networks and computer systems according to the organization's requirements and security pillars;
• Install and configure communication networks, including cabling infrastructure, operating systems, equipment, and services;
• Plan, install, and configure operating systems and their services in a Client/Server enterprise environment;
• Manage and maintain communication networks, systems, services, and servers, performing secure, efficient, and reliable monitoring;
• Install, configure, administer, and support application services and servers;
• Plan, install, configure, administer, and support structured database systems;
• Develop software programs to solve problems using programming languages;
• Design system integration architectures that respond to the evolution of technologies and work methodologies;
• Plan, install, and configure cloud-based systems.

In addition to general and scientific knowledge, teamwork practice, and creativity, graduates in Networks and Computer Systems will have the necessary skills to perform functions such as:

• Installation and maintenance of computers;
• Installation and maintenance of computer networks;
• Installation and management of servers (Windows and Linux);
• Implementing a cloud infrastructure;
• Database management;
• Technical support;
• Application programming.

The curriculum of the CTeSP in Networks and Computer Systems at ISLA consists of 120 ECTS. The foundational training components included in the course (notably in the area of computer networks) provide the technical and scientific knowledge necessary for continuing studies through enrollment in a first-cycle degree program (i.e., Bachelor's degree) in multiple scientific fields.

Graduates may benefit from a set of credit transfers (exemptions) for curricular units in the first-cycle degree programs. Examples of related first-cycle courses at ISLA include:

• Computer Engineering;
• Computer Science for E-commerce;
• Multimedia.