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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... 5 Days Expert Instructors Certificate Included Online & In-Person ## Course Overview 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, wireless networking and network monitoring. Participants learn how network devices communicate, how traffic moves across local and wide-area networks, and how network configurations affect performance, reliability and security. Practical activities address router and switch configuration, network segmentation, connectivity troubleshooting and network documentation. The course also introduces network performance analysis, access control, preventive maintenance and infrastructure planning. 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Computer networking concepts, purposes and applications. 2. LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN and enterprise network environments. 3. OSI and TCP/IP models and their practical applications. 4. Network topologies, transmission media and networking devices ### Module 2: Network Protocols and Communication Services 1. Ethernet, MAC addressing and frame transmission. 2. TCP, UDP, ports and application-layer communication. 3. DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS and essential network services. 4. Network protocol analysis and packet interpretation ### Module 3: IP Addressing and Subnetting 1. IPv4 addressing, CIDR notation and address planning. 2. Subnet masks, subnet calculations and address allocation. 3. IPv6 addressing, notation and configuration. 4. Static addressing, DHCP allocation and IP documentation. ### Module 4: Switching and Local Area Networks 1. Switch operation, MAC address tables and frame forwarding. 2. VLAN creation, configuration and network segmentation. 3. Trunk links, access ports and inter-VLAN communication. 4. Spanning Tree Protocol concepts and switching loop prevention. ### Module 5: Routing and Inter-Network Communication 1. Routing tables, gateways and packet forwarding. 2. Static routing and default route configuration. 3. Dynamic routing fundamentals, including OSPF concepts. 4. Routing troubleshooting and path verification. ### Module 6: Wireless Networking and Remote Connectivity 1. Wireless standards, access points and network design. 2. Wi-Fi authentication, encryption and security. 3. VPN fundamentals and secure remote access. 4. Wireless interference, coverage planning and performance optimization. ### Module 7: Network Security and Access Control 1. Network threats, vulnerabilities and attack surfaces. 2. Access control lists, firewall principles and traffic filtering. 3. Network segmentation and secure administrative access. 4. Security monitoring, patching and incident reporting ### Module 8: Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting 1. Structured fault diagnosis and troubleshooting methodologies. 2. Using ping, traceroute, ipconfig and related diagnostic tools. 3. Packet capture, protocol analysis and connectivity testing. 4. Network monitoring, logs, alerts and performance indicators. ### Module 9: Network Design, Documentation and Maintenance 1. Requirement’s analysis and enterprise network design. 2. Network diagrams, configuration records and IP address management. 3. Capacity planning, redundancy and high-availability concepts. 4. Preventive maintenance, configuration backups and change control. ### Module 10: Network Administration Project and Assessment 1. Designing a small enterprise network based on user requirements. 2. Configuring addressing, switching, routing and basic security. 3. Testing connectivity and resolving simulated network faults. 4. 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 Certificate of completion Training materials included Lunch and refreshments (physical) Post-training support ### 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. ##### Course Pricing (USD) **Where would you like the training?** Kenya Burundi Ethiopia Malawi Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Comoros Djibouti Eritrea Madagascar Mozambique Somalia Mauritius Seychelles Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo (Brazzaville) Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Namibia South Africa Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Sudan Tunisia Benin Burkina Faso Cabo Verde Côte d'Ivoire Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo Bahrain Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey United Arab Emirates Yemen Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican City Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia China India Indonesia Japan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Tajikistan Thailand Timor-Leste Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Vietnam Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela Australia Fiji New Zealand Papua New Guinea In-person price varies by country. 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