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Mon 14 May, Mon 21 May, ... Mon 27 Aug 2012
09:30 - 13:00

Venue: Balfour Macintosh Room

Provided by: University Computing Service


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Cisco CCNA for IT Supporters: Module 1 - Network Fundamentals
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Mon 14 May, Mon 21 May, ... Mon 27 Aug 2012

Description

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme is open to University IT Supporters. It covers network technology, protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices. There is a fee to attend this course.

You will learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to acquire the skills required to provide a robust and secure network in your institution and it prepares you for CCNA certification.

We offer this program as instructor led with remote access to the curriculum and an online networks laboratory called NETLAB. There is a mix of lecture, demonstrations and a heavy emphasis on practical activities using live lab equipment and a simulation package. Further details and pricing information are available.

This is the first module of four modules in CCNA.

1. Networking Fundamentals 2. LAN Switching and Wireless 3. Routing Protocols and Concepts 4. Accessing the WAN

Prerequisites

You should have a keen interest in networking technology and be prepared to self study for up to 3 - 4 hours per week depending on your previous knowledge or experience. Please see Your commitments for more details. You should also have access to a computer with Internet access for study purposes as all of the course materials for CCNA are online.

Sessions

Number of sessions: 15

# Date Time Venue Trainer
1 Mon 14 May 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
2 Mon 21 May 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
3 Mon 28 May 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
4 Mon 4 Jun 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
5 Mon 11 Jun 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
6 Mon 18 Jun 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
7 Mon 2 Jul 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
8 Mon 9 Jul 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
9 Mon 16 Jul 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
10 Mon 23 Jul 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
11 Mon 30 Jul 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
12 Mon 6 Aug 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
13 Mon 13 Aug 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
14 Mon 20 Aug 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
15 Mon 27 Aug 2012   09:30 - 13:00 09:30 - 13:00 Balfour Macintosh Room Lynn Foot
Topics covered
  • Communication over networks
  • End devices and media
  • Network protocols
  • TCP/IP
  • OSI model
  • Routing protocols
  • Subnetting
  • Ethernet/LANs
  • Configuring a simple network
Format

Presentations, demonstrations and practicals. Further details on course structure

System requirements

A combination of systems and software will be used

Notes

Please see further details on benefits, course structure and pricing

Duration

One half day session per week for 15 weeks:

  • Weeks 1 – 11 Instructor led training
  • Week 12 – Revision session
  • Week 13 – Theory exam
  • Week 14 – Practical exam
  • Week 15 – Extra week if required for exam re-take

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