Upon completing all 6 courses, learners will be able to:

• Explain the OSI and TCP/IP models and how data is encapsulated across network layers

• Identify and install network cabling, including copper, fiber, and structured cabling components, and troubleshoot physical layer problems

• Design and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes including subnetting, CIDR, and NAT

• Configure static routes and explain dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)

• Use TCP/IP diagnostic tools to troubleshoot addressing and routing issues

• Configure and manage DNS, DHCP, NTP, web servers, and email servers

• Implement TCP/IP security controls including firewalls, ACLs, and secure protocol alternatives

• Configure managed switches with VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree protocol

• Implement IPv6 alongside IPv4 infrastructure

• Explain WAN technologies including MPLS, SD-WAN, broadband, and cellular

• Plan, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise wireless networks using current Wi-Fi standards (802.11ax)

• Explain network virtualization, SDN, and data center technologies

• Monitor, document, and manage network infrastructure for availability and performance

• Identify and explain network security threats (DoS/DDoS, on-path attacks, VLAN hopping, malware, social engineering)

• Implement security hardening controls including ACLs, device hardening, least privilege, and authentication methods

• Apply a systematic troubleshooting methodology to resolve switch and wireless connectivity issues

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

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