COMPUTER NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS – SHORT COURSE

What are the requirements for this course?

Entry-level short course, suitable for those with no or little prior knowledge. May provide foundational knowledge for further studies, or for other various IT related fields.

Course Modules 

Module 1: Introduction and Networking Basics

• Ports & protocols
• Devices, applications, protocols and services
• OSI layers
• Routing and switching
• IP addressing components
• Network topologies, types and technologies
• Wireless technologies and configurations
• Cloud concepts
• Network services

Module 2: Infrastructure

• Cabling solutions
• Networking devices install/configure
• Advanced networking devices
• Virtualization and network storage techniques
• WAN technologies

Module 3: Network Operations

• Documentation and diagrams to manage the network
• Business continuity and disaster recovery
• Common scanning, monitoring and patching processes
• Remote access methods
• Policies and best practices

Module 4: Network Security

• Physical security devices
• Authentication and access controls
• Secure a basic wireless network
• Common networking attacks
• Network device hardening
• Common mitigation techniques

What instruction method will be used?

• Lectures and detailed presentations
• Class Schedule
• Quizzes, labs
• Practicals

What is the course length?

• 8 weeks

What kind of career opportunities will be available to students?

Since this is a NON-VOCATIONAL course, there’s no guarantee of finding a job in any relevant fields.

However, upon completion of the course, you’ll have all the basic knowledge required to pursue further education with a good foundation to begin with. Also, one can apply these skills in their daily lives to help assist with everyday matters. Since the technology-era is rapidly taking over, such basic knowledge should be available to potential applications of all kinds.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005*