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.

At a Glance

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

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. Join us from anywhere with an internet connection.

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
  • Playback recording of any class for later 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.

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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