• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

The Certified Network Principles is a fun and fast paced course where the student will learn concepts and skills needed to plan, install, maintain, and troubleshoot today's networks including wireless and server-based networks.  The student will also learn new technologies such as virtual networks and SD Networks found in many cloud architectures, moving forward to physical components, TCP/IP Stack, OSI Model, switches routers wireless and Bluetooth.

Learning Objectives

COURSE DETAILS:

Module 1: Intro to Network Fundamentals

Module 2: The Physical Networking Fundamentals

Module 3: TCP/IP Primer

Module 4: Connecting Networks with Switches and Routers

Module 5: Wireless Networking

Module 6: Security Principles

Module 7: Defending the Network

Module 8: Network Technology Boom

Module 9: Day to Day Networking

Module 10: Network Planning

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Network Services
  • Program/Project Management and Acquisition
  • Risk Management
  • Systems Analysis

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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