Computer Networking and Network Security

This specialised micro-credential prepares learners towards a career as a network engineer. Learn the fundamentals of computer networking, dive into hands-on attacks and defences of real computer networks, and gain the knowledge and skills to design and implement real-world secure enterprise networks.

In this course, you will learn about the networking stack and protocols implemented in real-world computer networks such as the Internet. You will be introduced to the design of scalable enterprise networks, and acquire competencies to configure network devices and implement them.

Given that computer networks are increasingly under attack, you will also examine commonly known attacks over computer networks, and – based on industry best practices – practise configuring security measures on the network devices to mitigate these attacks.

In addition, you will learn to implement access control and network security monitoring commonly required in a real-world secure enterprise network. 

Integrating online and in-person delivery, the micro-credential aligns and prepares you for the Cisco Certificate Network Associate (CCNA) certification, and offers various learning activities such as online Packet Tracer network emulator, discussion forums, and in-person laboratory sessions using real network devices with consultations.

Who Should Attend

The micro-credential prepares learners for the following job roles:

• Network Engineer

• Network-related job functions

Assumed Prior Knowledge

Though not essential, it would be useful for the learner to have at least one year of experience in implementing and managing solutions from any leading network vendor.

What You Will Learn

This micro-credential is predominantly delivered through a competency-based education (CBE) approach where learners acquire and demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills that are directly relevant to job functions. This prepares them to be industry-ready where they can apply their newly acquired competencies to their work.