Advanced Network Administration
About This Course
This comprehensive course in Advanced Network Administration is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their expertise in the field of network management. With a focus on equipping learners with state-of-the-art skills in network design, configuration, security, and troubleshooting, this course offers an unparalleled opportunity to master complex network environments. Through hands-on training and theoretical learning, learners will not only enhance their capability to manage and optimise network infrastructures but also ensure their preparedness to address and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
This course is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, network engineers, and anyone interested in building a career in network administration and management.
What You'll Learn
● Configure & administer network devices within advanced network topologies & architectures, including the implementation of Virtual LANs (VLANs), Quality of Service (QoS), & techniques for optimising network performance.
● Apply advanced wireless communication concepts & leverage practical experience in setting up sophisticated network configurations to make informed decisions for optimising network administration.
● Analyse & configure routing protocols such as OSPF & BGPm ensuring efficient data routing within complex network infrastructures.
● Apply advanced switching concepts & technologies, including Virtual LANs (VLANs) & Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP, MSTP).
● Optimise network performance & reliability by employing dynamic routing & route redistribution, & address complex network management through the practical application of routing & switching protocols.
● Apply network security principles & techniques for firewall configuration, intrusion detection, & VPN implementation, ensuring the protection of network assets.
● Acquire advanced troubleshooting skills, including utilising network monitoring tools to identify & resolve complex network issues, thereby maintaining network reliability.
● Apply access control measures effectively, securing network connections & ensuring data confidentiality & integrity within complex network infrastructure.
● Develop the capacity to design complex network configurations & proficiently implement them while considering real-world network situations & adhering to optimisation best practices.
● Perform network security by configuring firewalls & VPNs to safeguard network assets & sensitive data & acquiring proficiency in utilising Network Automation tools.
● Apply advanced troubleshooting techniques to resolve complex network issues, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of network infrastructures & prompt issue resolution.
Entry Requirements
● Certificate in IT Infrastructure and Operations and 1 GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent or NITEC/Higher NITEC
● WPLN Level 5
● Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old with 8 years’ work experience in an ICT-related field); OR
● Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis