CISCO - Building Small Office & Home Network Part Time

Course Summary:

CCNA Discovery teaches networking based on application, cover-ing concepts based on the types of practical networks students may encounter from home and small offices, to more complex enterprise models.

Course Details:

The course uses a SOHO network to introduce some basic networking concepts such as cabling, addressing, wireless, and security. It also teaches students how to plan, deploy, and trouble¨shoot a small network.

Here are some example skills students will be able to perform after completing each course.

• Set up a personal computer system, including the operating system, interface cards, and peripheral devices
• Plan and install a small network connecting to the Internet
• Troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity
• Share resources such as files and printers among multiple computers
• Recognize and mitigate security threats to a home network
• Configure an integrated wireless access point and wireless client

How is the course delivered?

• VLE curriculum which is continually updated by qualified staff.
• ‚ÄòHands-on‚Äô laboratory exercises on a purpose built network within a first class facility
• Mini lectures from a well qualified tutor

How is the course assessed?

• Online tests, providing instant feedback, at the end of each section plus practical skills tests.

Career Progression:

The curriculum also helps students develop networking skills and knowledge that extend beyond the minimum requirements for the CCNA certification. CCNA Discovery emphasizes practical experi-ence to help prepare students for entry-level networking and IT careers such as the following:

• Network administrator
• Network engineer
• Network installer
• Network technician
• Help desk technician

Students will be prepared to pursue IT and networking careers in a variety of industries such as healthcare, financial services, fashion, entertainment, and more. Today nearly every company in every industry relies on IT, so the skills learned in CCNA Discovery can provide a powerful foundation for a career in almost any field a student may choose to pursue.