Network Switching and Routing, Microcredential, Part-time

Program Overview

This part-time, online program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of switching technologies, router operations, wireless networks, and security concepts. Through flexible learning intakes and individual modules, students gain practical skills in VLAN configuration, routing, network security, and WLAN management, preparing them for careers as network administrators, engineers, or security analysts.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Content:

• Switching technologies
• Router operations
• Wireless local area networks (WLANs)
• Security concepts

Program Structure:

• Part-time
• Online delivery

Course Schedule:

• Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• XINC 2220 VLAN Switching and Redundancy
• Introduces students to redundant switch configuration
• Focuses on the configuration of Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and trunking between switches
• Discusses redundancy protocols such as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
• Configures EtherChannel to allow high-speed network communication between switches
• XINC 2230 Network Security, Routing and Wireless
• Introduces students to routing concepts and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) configuration
• Emphasizes security and troubleshooting
• Teaches students how to:
• Allocate IP addresses
• Configure routers to forward data to other networks
• Provide gateway redundancy
• Understand and mitigate attacks on the local network
• Configure WLAN networks

Assessment:

• Minimum passing grade for each course is 50%

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Online delivery

Faculty:

• Roger Gale, Program Head, Industrial Network Cybersecurity
• Umme Salsabil, Faculty, Industrial Network Cybersecurity

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Network administrator
• Network engineer
• Security analyst