1. Networking Fundamentals: An introduction to the basic concepts and principles of computer networking, including network architectures, protocols, and communication models.
2. Network Design and Infrastructure: Topics related to network design principles, network topologies, IP addressing, subnetting, and network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
3. Network Protocols and Services: In-depth study of various network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, and their roles in facilitating network communication. Also covers network services like VPN, NAT, and VLAN.
4. Network Security: Focuses on network security principles and techniques, including common threats and vulnerabilities, network security policies, access control, authentication, encryption, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
5. Network Administration and Management: Covers network administration tasks such as network configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Also includes topics like network documentation, change management, and network monitoring tools.
6. Wireless Networking: Explores wireless network technologies, including Wi-Fi standards, wireless security protocols, and deployment considerations for wireless networks.
7. Network Virtualization: Introduces the concept of network virtualization and covers virtualization technologies such as VLANs, virtual switches, and virtual network functions.
8. Network Troubleshooting: Focuses on techniques and methodologies for identifying and resolving network issues, including network diagnostic tools, troubleshooting methodologies, and best practices.
9. Network Project Management: Provides an understanding of project management principles and techniques as applied to network infrastructure projects, including project planning, resource allocation, and project documentation.
The evaluation process is conducted through the submission of assignments, and there are no written examinations involved.