Network Systems Administrator Diploma
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Transition to post-secondary education by can making the necessary adjustments to be a successful student. Complete your Diploma with confidence by studying the unique styles of learning, discovering how to set learning goals for yourself and how to become an effective note and test taker.
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 introductory course for the CompTIA A+ 1 certification exam, this section focuses on managing and maintaining computer hardware and software. Learn about the components that make up a personal computer and its system software. Topics include the installation of motherboards, processor support, upgrading memory, network infrastructure, troubleshooting and supporting hard drives and other storage devices.
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.
In part two of this course, students learn the components that make up a personal computer. Networking devices, notebook computers and printers are also examined. You will also study 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.
CompTIA Network+ is a vendor-neutral networking certification that validates the essential knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, configure, and manage wired and wireless networks. Covering networking concepts such as network architecture, protocols, network security, and troubleshooting this course prepares students for the certification exam that is recognized globally and is widely respected by employers in the IT industry.
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.
This course is a vendor-neutral cybersecurity certification validating the essential knowledge and skills required to secure networks, systems, and devices. The course covers various security concepts, such as threats, vulnerabilities, cryptography, and network security. This course is designed to prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The certification is recognized globally and is widely respected by employers in the IT industry.
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.
Designed to prepare students for the Microsoft Azure Administrator exam, and learn how to implement, manage and monitor an organization’s Azure environment. Azure Administrators implement an organization’s cloud infrastructure as well as networking, security, database, application development and DevOps solutions. Learn to manage Azure identities and governance, implement and manage storage, deploy and manage Azure compute resources as well as how to configure and manage virtual networking while monitoring and maintaining Azure resources.
Continuing on from the Azure Administrator course, you now know to move on to the Microsoft Azure Architect certification. An Azure Architect partners with cloud administrators, cloud DBAs (Data Base Administrators), and clients to implement solutions. Learn how to design and monitor systems, create a design identity and security, and design data storage, business continuity and network infrastructure.
The final section of the Azure certification courses, the Microsoft Azure Security Technology course teaches you to plan and implement cloud-based management and security. This course teaches the following tasks: Manage identity and access, implementation of platform protection, manage security options and secure data and applications.
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.
The CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions or Cisco Certified Network Assoc. exam, Volume 1 course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot small to medium-sized enterprise networks. Learn the basics of networking, 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
The CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions or Cisco Certified Network Assoc. exam 200-301 Volume 2 course builds on the knowledge and skills covered in Volume 1 and is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium to large-sized enterprise networks. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium to large-sized enterprise networks using Cisco networking devices.
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 put their acquired knowledge to the test with a hands-on project using the concepts and techniques learned throughout the course. Along with testing a student’s technical skills, attention will be paid to their interaction with others, communication and time management. This project simulates real-world situations.
Take the skills you have earned in your Diploma course and make yourself a marketable asset. This course in career management helps you find opportunities you are suited for and present your skills in the job market. From the application process through the interview to receiving an offer letter, you will stand out from other applicants.
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.
Using an online test platform, this project is a series of labs designed to test a student’s knowledge of the material they have studied. Many potential situations you might encounter in a Network Systems Administrator position are covered here including network design, connecting components, troubleshooting and configuration.
Program Objectives:
- Preparation for the series of Microsoft and Cisco Certification Exams required to be a Certified Network Systems Administrator.
- Familiarize students with the duties and situations an NSA could encounter daily.
- Teach the different components that make up a personal computer.
- Explore the way networks interact with each other and the computers that are connected to them.
- Learn to support an organization’s Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) capabilities.
- Explore the blueprint for successful teamwork.
Grading:
All diploma courses have different grading systems. For most, it is a combination of homework, assignments, quizzes and exams. Some course grading is 100% based on assignments or exams.
- Homework and Assignments – 30%
- Review Quizzes – 30%
These will test your comprehension of course materials following each section of the course. - Knowledge Assessments – 40%
An overall assessment of the course material, may consist of one or more exams.
Average Duration
48 weeks at 20 hours per week.
Language
All courses are taught in English.
Global Applications
Apply your new knowledge and skills around the World.
Textbook Included
World-class textbooks are available with no extra cost.
Transfer Credits
Module credits you have completed can be put towards a Diploma.
Program Textbooks
Below is a selection of textbooks students will use when taking this course. Our textbooks are painstakingly selected for their industry-standard content and authors who are considered leaders in their respective fields.
Comptia A+: Guide to Information Technology Technical Support
Employs a visual textbook approach to teach how to work with users, install, maintain, troubleshoot and network computer software and hardware. The purpose of this book is to prepare students to take both the 220-1101 and 220-1102 certification exams. The module format covers advanced topics and practical applications of the current technologies, techniques and industry standards.
Authors:
Jean Andrews: Possessing over 30 years of experience in the computer field including 13 years of teaching experience, Andrews is a multidisciplinary expert in the field.
Joy Shelton: Having worked as a first-level support and second-tier technician, Shelton now teaches online IT courses and English as a second language.
Nick Pierce: Brings over 17 years of experience troubleshooting and managing Information systems for the US Department of Defence. He also teaches undergraduate and graduate-level courses in IT Technology.
CCNA Official Cert Guide CCNA-301 Volume 1 and 2
The official study guides for the CCNA certification exam 200-301, are designed to provide learners with a solid foundation in networking fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, and IP services. Volume 1 covers the first half of the exam objectives and is designed to provide learners with a solid foundation in networking fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, and IP services. Volume 2 covers the second half of the exam objectives and is designed to build on the knowledge and skills covered in Volume 1. The book covers advanced topics in network design, switching technologies, routing technologies, wireless LANs, security services, and network management. Both books include in-depth coverage of each exam topic, as well as hands-on exercises, practice questions, and interactive simulations.
Authors:
Wendell Odom: With a reputation and skills known worldwide, Wendell is uniquely qualified to guide you along your certification path. For over 30 years he has immersed himself in the real world of networking and helping professionals worldwide succeed. He has worked as a network engineer, consultant, instructor, course developer, and book author, and he has produced videos, software, and blogs related to Cisco certifications.
Exam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator
Prepare for Microsoft Exam AZ-104 and demonstrate your real-world mastery of Microsoft Azure administration. Designed for working Azure administrators, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate level.
Authors:
Harshul Patel: A cloud consultant with Microsoft services who drives the adoption of Microsoft's cloud platforms for enterprise customers.
Michael Washam: A leader in instructor-led and on-demand training for Microsoft Azure and enterprise computing. He is a 15-year Microsoft veteran and was the senior programmer on the Microsoft Azure Runtime team.
Jonathan Tuliani: Leads Microsoft’s European office and is a 10-year Microsoft veteran including six as the Microsoft Azure Engineering team where he was principal Program Manager.
Scott Hoag: A Principal Cloud Solutions Architect with over 11 years of experience as both a developer and systems engineer and co-host of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast.
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Network Systems Administrator Diploma
$4,200.00
All Taxes and Fees Included
- Earn skills to unlock your career potential
- Textbooks included with 24 month access
- Learn on your own schedule
- No degree or experience required
- Shareable certificate upon completion
- Graded quizzes and assignments
- 7-day money back guarantee
Exclusive Benefits of a Sundance College Diploma
Recognized Canadian Education
By completing this course, you will earn recognized Canadian educational credentials in this subject. Canadian post-secondary institutions are considered some of the best and most affordable academic institutions in the world.
Priority Support
All Sundance College students have access to priority technical support with regards to their online learning.
Credits Transfer to all Sundance Colleges within Canada
All module credits are transferable. They may be used to complete all applicable Sundance College Diploma Programs.
Shareable Certificate upon completion
You can share your module on your LinkedIn profile, on printed resumes, CVs, or other documents.
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Everything depends on your experience, location, industry, and the job market itself.
Network Engineer: The average salary for a Network Engineer is around $81,000 per year in the United States, according to Glassdoor.
Network Administrator: The average salary for a Network Administrator is around $65,000 per year in the United States, according to Glassdoor.
Systems Administrator: The average salary for a Systems Administrator is around $64,000 per year in the United States, according to Glassdoor.
the job market for Network Systems Administrators is expected to be favorable. Professionals who stay up-to-date with the latest technology and security trends may be in higher demand.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 5 percent from 2020 to 2030, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Keep ahead of the pack by learning the latest technologies in a Network Systems Administrator Diploma from NeoCanada.
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