This course heavily focuses on the fundamentals of computer networking.
Join our resident networking and cyber security expert, Matt Constable, to develop your practical skills and begin preparation for the CompTIA Network+ industry certification.
During this online short course you will learn how to:
- Design and implement functional networks
- 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
- Implement network security, standards, and protocols
Difficulty
Beginner
Cost
Free!
Duration
4 weeksEnrol Here
We’re upgrading our Short Course Website! It’ll be back online soon and you’ll be able to enrol. In the meantime, you can head to our YouTube Channel and get started by viewing our webinars there.
Use the form below to enrol in this short course, once submitted you will receive a signup email with login details for our learning site.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Introduction & Networking Basics
Module 2: Infrastructure
Module 3: Network Operations
Module 4: Network Security
Assessment
Course Information
Who will present the webinars?
These webinars were presented by our senior industry based networking and cyber security lecturer, Matt Constable. Matt’s experience and qualifications include:
- 15 years as a network engineer, cyber security analyst and communications engineer
- Managed a team of engineers who provided L3 support on a network with 110 remote sites and 7000 users
- Designed, developed, and delivered the subjects in the Master of Networking and Systems Administration at Charles Sturt University
- Has a total of 6 academic qualifications including a Master of Computer Security, a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology
- Extensive experience as a sports coach and martial arts instructor
What is the aim of this short course?
This course is a primer for studying some of our IT industry subjects, preparing students to sit the CompTIA Network+ industry certification, and developing practical skills.
Is there a final exam?
Yes — the short course exam will be a timed, open book exam that you will sit at your computer.
Do I get a completion certificate if I complete the course?
Yes — provided you receive a pass mark (50% or over) for course assessment, which comprises the exam and any available participation marks.
Will the course qualify me for university credit?
Yes — successful completion of three or more of our short courses will qualify you for one credit for an industry elective subject in our postgraduate courses. Click here for further details.
Will I need to purchase any study materials to complete the course?
No — all essential materials will be supplied.
Will the webinars be recorded?
Yes — all webinars are recorded and you will be able to access them, and all other free course materials, by registering for the course.
