Course Overview:

The Network Management course is a comprehensive and in-depth program that covers the core principles and practical skills required to effectively plan, design, implement, and maintain network infrastructures. This course provides networking professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage different types of computer networks. The curriculum covers core network management concepts including protocols like SNMP and syslog, network monitoring, performance measurement, capacity planning, troubleshooting tools, automation systems like SolarWinds and Splunk, disaster recovery systems, and maintaining network security. By the end of the course, students will be able to proactively manage networks, resources, and assets using a variety of industry-standard tools and best practices. The course develops well-rounded skills for managing wired and wireless networks to maximize uptime, reliability, efficiency and security.

Prerequisite:

  • The students must have completed grade 12 or equivalent education.
  • Must pass in-house designed entry exam covering basic math, algebra, and calculus (minimum score 60%).
  • Students from non-English speaking countries must pass the English Language Proficiency Test.
  • English Language Proficiency Test scores (IELTS – 6.0, TOEFL – 70, PTE – 45, CAEL – 70, CAE – 176, Duolingo – 110, Password – 6.5, and PTE – 61) are acceptable.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Master key networking concepts, including protocols like RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP, and delineate the configuration intricacies of network switches.
  • Discern the roles of essential network devices and synthesize insights on the protective
    role of access control lists (ACLs) in network environments.
  • Distinguish the nuances between static and dynamic routing protocols, architect effective
    VLANs for optimal traffic segmentation, and swiftly resolve network anomalies using
    debugs and analyzers.
  • Engineer resilient network solutions by analyzing vulnerabilities in network diagrams,
    proposing redundancy strategies, and refining routing mechanics for optimal performance.
  • Craft comprehensive network designs tailored for hypothetical scenarios and forge robust
    security measures using ACLs.
  • Critically evaluate and optimize routing strategies based on metrics and endorse best-fit
    network topologies while rigorously assessing network designs for efficiency and security
    outcomes.

Course Content & Topics:

Class 1: Introduction to Network Management and Monitoring
Class 2: Fundamentals of Network Monitoring
Class 3: Network Monitoring Tools
Class 4: Monitoring Policies and Processes
Class 5: Performance Monitoring and Management
Class 6: Network Troubleshooting Techniques
Class 7: Network Automation
Class 8: Network Security Management
Class 9: Administration and Reporting
Class 10: Evaluating Network Design and Redundancy
Class 11: Advanced Routing and VLAN Configuration
Class 12: Optimizing and Securing Network Designs
Class 13: Review and Case Studies

Final Exam: MCQs and a case study project

Credit Information:

  • Credits: 3

Duration:

  • 14 Weeks: 3 hrs/week

Course & Related Fees:

  • Domestic Students : $650 (Six hundred and fifty dollars)
  • International Students: $750 (Seven hundred and fifty dollars)

For a detailed breakdown, please refer to Policy #S-005B IT & Network Management Diploma and Course Fee Schedule

Non-Refundable Fees:

  • Application Fee: $50.00/course (payable online and non-refundable)