Networking Systems & Administrative Specialist Diploma

Make a successful transition to post-secondary education by learning the necessary adjustments. This will help you complete your Diploma with confidence. Discover your unique learning style, learn how to set learning goals, and develop effective note-taking and test-taking skills.

What will you learn:

• Time management.
• Effective notetaking.
• How to prepare and take tests.

Microsoft’s email platform, Outlook is used by offices around the world. Through this program, students will learn to use the program’s file management system, and how to edit text, format and print files received as part of incoming mail. These are some of the most common and most used functions of Outlook, ones used daily in an office environment.

What will you learn:

• Setting up new email accounts.
• Assigning categories to tag, label and group messages.
• Use tracking options for messages.
• Set up automatic replies.

The most popular word processing platform in the world for both Windows and Macintosh computers, having a working knowledge of this program is vital to securing an office position. Here you will learn to format and manipulate Word documents through a practical, hands-on approach.

What will you learn:

• Inserting page numbers, reusable building blocks and hyperlinks.
• How to use researcher and clipboard.
• Using field documents.
• Recording, saving, editing and running macro automated tasks.

Using a hands-on approach, students will learn the intricacies of creating a functional spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. Learning through doing by employing skill-based simulations creates a working understanding of the platform’s complexity while teaching its core features. You will learn to input and format data and then create the formulas to shape that data into usable information. With the data housed within the spreadsheet you make; you will also learn to create a variety of different charts and graphs to best illustrate your findings. Like Word and Outlook, knowing how to use Excel is vital to securing a position in an office environment.

What will you learn:

• Calculate totals using the quick analysis tool.
• Build, edit and run queries.
• Filter and sort data using auto fillers and slicers.
• Adding, changing and forecasting values using Trendlines.

An introduction to the components of the CompTIA A+ 1 certification exam with a focus on managing and maintaining computer hardware and software. Students gain an understanding of the components that make up a personal computer and its system software. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including the installation of motherboards, processor support, upgrading memory, network infrastructure, troubleshooting, and supporting hard drives and other storage devices. By the end of the course, students will have the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to excel in entry-level positions in computer hardware and software maintenance.

What will you learn:

• Inserting page numbers, reusable building blocks and hyperlinks.
• How to use researcher and clipboard.
• Using field documents.
• Recording, saving, editing and running macro automated tasks.

The second part of this course delves into the various components that comprise a personal computer, including networking devices, printers, and notebook computers. The focus is on operating systems, with an emphasis on Microsoft Windows 10 and Macintosh OS.

What will you learn:

• Disassemble and reassemble a desktop computer, identifying various external ports and major components.
• Compare characteristics and features of the most commonly used processors in personal computers including Intel and AMD processors.
• Understand the different technologies that exist inside a computer and how they interact with the hard drive.
• Examine and understand network types and the connections they use.
• How Widows secures resources and maintains a connection on your browser.
• The importance of preparation for a disaster and how backups can ensure your data is safe.
• How bootable media can be used for a system backup.
• Identify malicious software and put protocols in place to prevent it from invading your system software.

This course provides students with a vendor-neutral networking certification called CompTIA Network+. It validates the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to manage, configure, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless networks. Topics covered include network architecture, protocols, network security, and troubleshooting. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to take the globally recognized certification exam that is widely respected by IT industry employers.

What will you learn:

• 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 the benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations.
• Implement network security, standards, and protocols.
• Troubleshoot network problems and identify common network issues.

The focus of this specialty is on cybersecurity, and upon completion, students will be equipped with the essential knowledge and skills required to secure networks, systems, and devices. The certification earned by completing this course is vendor-neutral and highly respected by employers in the IT industry. Course topics include security threats, vulnerabilities, cryptography, and network security. Upon completion, students will be prepared to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

What will you learn:

• Dealing with Malware and Social Engineering attacks.
• The basics of cryptography.
• How to prevent network and server attacks.
• Security for wireless, application, mobile and embedded devices.
• Authentication and access management.
• Vulnerability and data security.

Preparing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a Microsoft Azure Administrator, this program focuses on implementing, managing, and monitoring an organization’s Azure environment. In this program, students learn how to deploy and manage Azure compute resources, configure and manage virtual networking, and implement and manage storage. Additionally, students gain skills in managing Azure identities and governance, database administration, DevOps solutions, networking, and security. By completing this program, students will be prepared to take the Microsoft Azure Administrator exam and become valuable assets to any organization using the Azure platform.

Building on your knowledge from the Azure Administrator training, the Microsoft Azure Architect certification will help you further advance your skills. As an Azure Architect, you will collaborate with cloud administrators, cloud DBAs (Database Administrators), and clients to create effective solutions. You will learn how to design and monitor systems, develop identity and security strategies, and design data storage, business continuity, and network infrastructure.

In the last part of the Azure certification series, the Microsoft Azure Security Technology training equips you with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement cloud-based security measures. The course covers important topics like managing identity and access, implementing platform protection, securing data and applications, and managing security options.

What will you learn:

• Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) objects.
• Configure Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage.
• Automated deployment of virtual machines by using Azure Resource Manager templates.
• Integrate an on-premises network with an Azure virtual network.
• Automate deployment and configuration of resources.
• Implement application load balancing and network security.
• Design systems for logging and monitoring.
• Design data integration.
• Manage active Azure identities.
• Implement advanced network security.
• Configure advanced security for Azure Compute.
• Configure security policies.

This is an entry-level course for students to study Microsoft Server Administration. Implement and manage networking features and functionality in Windows Server, By the course end, students should have a solid understanding of how to implement and manage networking features and functionality in Windows Server and how to manage the identity and access components in a Windows Server. The course is also an important component of the MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification.

What will you learn:

• How to configure users and manage data and the Windows 10 environment.
• Configure devices, network connectivity and recovery.
• Installation and updating Windows 10.
• Managing authentication and devices.
• Planning and managing Microsoft Intune, security and configuring auditing.

This training program, Volume 1 of the CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions, aims to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot networks for small to medium-sized enterprises. The course covers networking fundamentals, IP connectivity, IP security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.

What will you learn:

• The fundamentals of wide-area networks (WAN).
• How to analyze ethernet local area networks (LAN).
• Overview of Networking.
• Network Access.
• IP Connectivity.
• IP Services.
• Security Fundamentals.
• Automation and Programmability

Building on the foundation laid in Volume 1, the CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions or Cisco Certified Network Assoc. exam 200-301 Volume 2 equips learners with advanced knowledge and skills required to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium to large-sized enterprise networks. Upon completion of the course, learners will possess a strong understanding of how to use Cisco networking devices to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium to large-sized enterprise networks.

What you will learn:

• Network Design including design principles and models.
• Switching Technologies concepts, including VLANs, spanning tree protocol, EtherChannel, and Layer 3 switching.
• Advanced routing concepts and route filtering and redistribution.
• Wireless Large Area Networks including how to design, configure, troubleshoot and install the security on wireless LANs.
• Security Services, how to configure and troubleshoot VPNs, firewalls, and access control lists.
• Network management concepts, including how to monitor, manage and troubleshoot network devices.

Students will apply the concepts and techniques learned throughout the program to a hands-on project, putting their acquired knowledge to the test. This project not only assesses a student’s technical skills but also evaluates their ability to interact with others, communicate effectively, and manage their time. The project is designed to simulate real-world situations.

Utilize the skills you’ve acquired in your Diploma course to enhance your marketability. The career management course assists you in identifying opportunities that suit your abilities and promoting your skills in the job market. You will distinguish yourself from other candidates by standing out during the application process, interview, and receiving an offer letter.

What will you learn:

• How to plan, write and format a complete resume.
• Finding the right jobs for you.
• Presentation skills for the interview process.