Administration of Computer Networking, Routing, Switching and Network Training Course
The Administration of Computer Networking, Routing, Switching and Network Training Course is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in ICT-Information & Communication Technology, ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
This programme develops the technical competencies required to design, configure, administer, secure and troubleshoot computer networks in organizational environments. It covers network architecture, communication protocols, IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, VLANs...
Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Explain network architectures, protocols and communication models.
- Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting.
- Implement routing, switching and VLAN configurations.
- Diagnose and resolve network connectivity problems.
- Configure basic wireless and remote access services.
- Apply network security and access control measures.
- Monitor network performance and maintain network documentation.
Course Content
- Computer networking concepts, purposes and applications.
- LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN and enterprise network environments.
- OSI and TCP/IP models and their practical applications.
- Network topologies, transmission media and networking devices
- Ethernet, MAC addressing and frame transmission.
- TCP, UDP, ports and application-layer communication.
- DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS and essential network services.
- Network protocol analysis and packet interpretation
- IPv4 addressing, CIDR notation and address planning.
- Subnet masks, subnet calculations and address allocation.
- IPv6 addressing, notation and configuration.
- Static addressing, DHCP allocation and IP documentation.
- Switch operation, MAC address tables and frame forwarding.
- VLAN creation, configuration and network segmentation.
- Trunk links, access ports and inter-VLAN communication.
- Spanning Tree Protocol concepts and switching loop prevention.
- Routing tables, gateways and packet forwarding.
- Static routing and default route configuration.
- Dynamic routing fundamentals, including OSPF concepts.
- Routing troubleshooting and path verification.
- Wireless standards, access points and network design.
- Wi-Fi authentication, encryption and security.
- VPN fundamentals and secure remote access.
- Wireless interference, coverage planning and performance optimization.
- Network threats, vulnerabilities and attack surfaces.
- Access control lists, firewall principles and traffic filtering.
- Network segmentation and secure administrative access.
- Security monitoring, patching and incident reporting
- Structured fault diagnosis and troubleshooting methodologies.
- Using ping, traceroute, ipconfig and related diagnostic tools.
- Packet capture, protocol analysis and connectivity testing.
- Network monitoring, logs, alerts and performance indicators.
- Requirement’s analysis and enterprise network design.
- Network diagrams, configuration records and IP address management.
- Capacity planning, redundancy and high-availability concepts.
- Preventive maintenance, configuration backups and change control.
- Designing a small enterprise network based on user requirements.
- Configuring addressing, switching, routing and basic security.
- Testing connectivity and resolving simulated network faults.
- Presenting network documentation, findings and recommendations.
Who Should Attend?
- Network administrators and network technicians.
- ICT officers and technical support personnel.
- Junior network engineers.
- Systems administrators responsible for connectivity.
- Telecommunications support professionals.
- ICT graduates seeking practical networking skills.
- IT infrastructure support teams.
- Professionals preparing for networking certification pathways
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led technical presentations.
- Router and switch configuration demonstrations.
- Network simulation and laboratory exercises.
- IP addressing and subnetting workshops.
- Network fault diagnosis simulations.
- Enterprise network design case studies.
- Practical assessments involving network configuration and troubleshooting.
Is this course for you?
Level: Intermediate
Problems this course solves
- Frequent network outages: Improves fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance and network reliability.
- Slow network performance: Develops skills for identifying congestion, configuration errors and inefficient traffic flows.
- Poor network security: Introduces segmentation, access controls and secure network administration practices.
- Limited troubleshooting capacity: Equips staff to diagnose connectivity failures and maintain accurate network documentation.
What's Included
Certification
Certificate in Administration of Computer Networking, Routing, Switching and Network
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Administration of Computer Networking, Routing, Switching and Network Training Course training?
The Administration of Computer Networking, Routing, Switching and Network Training Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Administration of Computer Networking, Routing, Switching and Network Training Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Nairobi, Kigali, Mombasa, Kampala), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Administration of Computer Networking, Routing, Switching and Network Training Course cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Administration of Computer Networking, Routing, Switching and Network Training Course training?
A session is running now, from 2 November 2026 to 6 November 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The next one runs from 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Administration of Computer Networking, Routing, Switching and Network Training Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the Administration of Computer Networking, Routing, Switching and Network Training Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Administration of Computer Networking, Routing, Switching and Network Training Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Explain network architectures, protocols and communication models; Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting; Implement routing, switching and VLAN configurations; Diagnose and resolve network connectivity problems; Configure basic wireless and remote access services.
