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Overview
In our tech-driven world, businesses rely on skilled IT professionals to keep their networks running smoothly and securely. If you’re striving to advance in your current IT role or transition into a career in IT, the Network+ In Depth course is the next step in your journey.
This hands-on course builds on your existing knowledge, equipping you with the skills to install, operate, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot computer networks. Through a combination of theory and practice, you’ll expand your networking expertise and gain experience with real-world troubleshooting, developing a strong understanding of networking concepts, from configuring routers and firewalls to optimizing security and managing wireless connections. You’ll also cover network protocols, addressing, specialized networks, and security best practices, ensuring you're prepared for today’s complex IT environments.
Not only will this course enhance your technical expertise, but it will also help prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam, a valuable credential recognized across the industry.
This course is ideal if you:
- want the skills to install, manage, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks in real-world environments
- need hands-on experience with network security, cabling, firewalls, and routing
- are preparing for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam and want structured training
- aim to expand your IT expertise.
To be eligible to take this course, you must complete CMPH 003 - A+ In Depth - Networking and Security.
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- understand basic networking concepts and protocols
- demonstrate an understanding of network cabling and hardware devices
- demonstrate an understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and services
- explain Ethernet and Ethernet standards
- demonstrate an understanding of firewalls and security appliances
- demonstrate an understanding of switching and routing concepts
- demonstrate an understanding of specialized networks and how to manage them
- understand and contrast wireless concepts and standards
- demonstrate an understanding of WAN concepts
- explain network management, data backup, and storage
- understand security concepts, network threats, and attacks
- understand network hardening aspects, authentication, and update management
- demonstrate network optimization, troubleshooting methodology, and utilities.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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Registration for this course closes seven days prior to the start date.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you can self-print your unofficial completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Costs
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements.
- Internet access
A functional webcam and microphone are recommended to allow for a more collaborative learning experience.
As part of this course you will recieve access to TestOut Network+ Pro.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
Train your team
Interested in group training opportunities for this course? Tell us about your organization's needs, and one of our training consultants will contact you within one business day.
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