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 Cisco Packet Tracer.

This course is 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.

At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 30 hours
2 PDUs
Undergraduate Professional Development Units
$1850
EdAssist discounted rate: $1,665

Live Online Training Experience

Expert

Instructor-Led in Real Time

Learn directly from an expert instructor delivering content live, allowing for immediate insights and guidance.

Fully Accessible

Access to Course Materials

Receive full access to presentations, resources, and supporting documents to reinforce your learning.

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Interactive Learning Environment

Engage with classmates and your instructor through a collaborative platform that encourages discussion and participation.

Fast Track

On-Demand Playback

Revisit any session at your convenience with access to recorded classes for continued learning and review.

Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to:
  • Design and implement functional network
  • Configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices
  • Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks
  • Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations
  • Qualify for entry-level roles in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

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

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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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