Networking Essentials

Learn how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network.

Program Overview

The Networking Essentials course provides learners with a broad foundational understanding of networking. It is suitable for anyone interested in a career in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), or a related career pathway. The primary emphasis is on networking knowledge with a small number of basic skills that are useful for a home or a small office home office (SOHO) network. Various types of hands-on labs provide practical experience, including procedural and troubleshooting labs, skills integration challenges, and model building. All hands-on labs in the course can be completed via PacketTracer.

Duration

Approximately 30 hours

Estimated Tuition

$1850

EdAssist discounted rate: $1,665

Ways to Learn

Online

Credit

2 PDUs

Undergraduate Professional Development Units

This course is also taught with UMass Global’s LIVE ONLINE training format using a video communications software. Students receive the same high-quality training as found in a traditional classroom setting. Join us from anywhere with an internet connection.

Course Schedule

Location: Live Online

Registration opens at least 6 weeks prior to the start of each course.

Meets Monday – Thursday:

4:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Pacific (7:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Eastern)

Students will receive detailed course information on the Friday prior to the start of class. For more information, contact: corporatetraining@umassglobal.edu

LIVE ONLINE training includes:

Delivered in real time by an instructor
Full access to course presentations and documents
Live interaction with classmates and instructor using a collaborative learning platform
Play back recording of any class for later review

Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to:

Gain the knowledge you need to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network
Qualify for professional-level job roles in advance routing and services
Provide an experience-oriented course that employs industry-relevant instructional approaches to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the industry
Enable students to have significant hands-on interaction with IT equipment to prepare them for certification exams and career opportunities

Tuition covers only the cost of the course. Nothing else is provided to the student.

This course is part of the 4-course Cisco CCNA Program

Networking Essentials

Introduction to Networks

Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials

Enterprise Networking Security & Automation

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TECU 8027: Networking Essentials