Part Time CCNA Exploration: Network Fundamentals

CCNA Exploration: Network Fundamentals

Course Details

This course presents a comprehensive overview of networking; from fundamentals to advanced applications and services. It is based on the top-down approach to networking. The course emphasizes concepts and skills required to design networks, while providing opportunities for practical application and hands-on experience by teaching how to install, operate, and maintain networks. Upon completion of the Network Fundamentals course, students will be able to perform the following tasks: Explain the importance of data networks and the Internet in supporting business communications and everyday activities Explain how communication works in data networks and the Internet Recognize the devices and services that are used to support communications across an Internetwork Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications in data networks Explain the role of protocols in data networks Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes at various layers of data networks Describe the protocols and services provided by the Application layer in the OSI and TCP/IP models and describe how this layer operates in various networks Analyze the operations and features of the Transport layer protocols and services Analyze the operations and feature of the Network layer protocols and services and explain the fundamental concepts of routing Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given requirements Describe the operation of protocols at the OSI Data link layer and explain how they support communications Explain the role of Physical layer protocols and services in supporting communications across data networks Explain fundamental Ethernet concepts such as media, services, and operation Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices in accordance with stated objectives Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches Use Cisco command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and verification Analyze the operations and features of common Application layer protocols such as HTTP, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Telnet, and FTP Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic

Qualifications required:
The target audience for CCNA Exploration includes students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills typically associated with degree programs, A-levels. Or those with excellent standards of IT Literacy and maths

Course length:
15 weeks - Unit 1 of 4

Venue:
The College's Queen's Gardens Site

Start Date:
September

Course hours:
6 hours

Additional info:
The course is quite intensive and at a level equivalent to Higher National study and makes major demands in terms of commitment and time. A typical learner will need to give 12 hours per week (including class times). Cost is currently 395 per term. Funding and/or subsidies may be available.

Progression:
On completion of this course, you could use your new skills to gain employment. Alternatively, you may wish to continue your studies with such titles as; the Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) or the Cisco Fundamentals of Network Security which can lead to the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP).Or the Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE)

Session times:
Various

Days running:
Various