Course Description

This program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-sized routed and switched networks. It covers network fundamentals, IP addressing, routing protocols, VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, WAN technologies, and network troubleshooting. Participants gain a solid foundation in routing and switching to prepare for CCNA-level networking tasks and responsibilities.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand network fundamentals, TCP/IP, and OSI model concepts.
  • Configure and manage routers and switches for LAN and WAN environments.
  • Implement VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, and subnetting.
  • Apply routing protocols (RIP, OSPF) and basic network troubleshooting.
  • Understand network security concepts and best practices.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for network engineers, system administrators, IT support staff, and professionals seeking foundational knowledge in network routing and switching.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1: Network Fundamentals

  • Introduction to networking and CCNA concepts
  • OSI and TCP/IP models
  • IP addressing and subnetting
  • Network device types and functions

Day 2: LAN Switching Essentials

  • Switch configuration and operation
  • VLANs and trunking
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) basics
  • Troubleshooting LAN connectivity
Day 3: Routing Essentials

  • Static and dynamic routing concepts
  • Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
  • Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) fundamentals
  • Configuring routers for LAN and WAN
Day 4: WAN Technologies & Network Services

  • WAN technologies overview (PPP, Frame Relay, VPNs)
  • DHCP, NAT, and DNS configuration
  • Network services and management
  • Basic troubleshooting techniques
Day 5: Integration & Advanced Troubleshooting

  • Inter-VLAN routing configuration
  • Access control lists (ACLs) basics
  • Network troubleshooting scenarios
  • Program review, exercises, and key takeaways

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.