Mikrotik Academy was introduced in Deeper Life High School in 2016. Deeper Life High School is the first Secondary School to be accredited as a centre for Mikrotik Academy Programme in Nigeria.

The Academy prepares student to take a Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) Certification Exam. The training is based on Mikrotik RouterOS and RouterBoard series.

The RouterOS is the operating system on Mikrotik devices which is based on Linus Kernel. Installed on the company’s proprietary hardware (RouterBOARD series), or on standard x86-based computers, it turns a computer into a network router and implements various additional features, such as firewalling, virtual private network (VPN) service and client, bandwidth shaping and quality of service, wireless access point functions and other commonly used features when interconnecting networks. The system is also able to serve as a captive-portal-based hotspot system with user Management.

We have trained over 200 students and over 100 staff members have also taken this training and the MTCNA certification Exams.

BENEFIT TO THE STUDENTS: 

The programme is not just aimed at getting students certified but to develop capacity and empower the students who desire to be network Engineers, system integrators, Internet service Providers, wireless experts and consultant on practical approach and best practices in the field which is the onus of life after school. The following are some areas students can look at:

1. Deploy network solutions for SOHO(s) and SME(s)
2. Set up hotspot and billing system for Cyber Café(s). Most ISP are       using Mikrotik today.
3. Deploy network for campuses
4. Set up Internet service provision
5. Set up ICT training firm and consultancy service. etc