Networking Training Course Overviews

Below is a list of the Networking training courses PTR offer, along with a brief overview of the course contents and subject areas covered to assist with locating the correct course. To view full course outlines simply click on the course title.

Networking Fundamentals

This course covers the fundamentals of local area networking, defining networks with the OSI Model and understanding wired and wireless networks. In addition it includes understanding Internet Protocol, implementing TCP/IP and working with networking services. You will better understand wide area networks along with defining network infrastructures and network security.

Introduction to Data Communications & Networking

The objective of this course is to provide an in-depth introduction to all aspects of current computer networks. A wide range of topics including cabling, signaling, serial, wide and local area networks, network protocols and network operating systems in use today are discussed.

TCP/IP Overview

The objective of this course is to provide delegates with an overview of the facilities provided by the TCP/IP protocol suite. It is useful for delegates who wish to understand the concepts of TCP/IP or make decisions about implementing a TCP/IP network but who do not need to perform the actual installation themselves. The course concentrates on both UNIX and DOS/Windows implementations of TCP/IP.

Practical TCP/IP

The objective of this course is to provide delegates with a practical understanding of TCP/IP and the skills required to setup and use both DOS/Windows/NT and Unix based TCP/IP networks.

Inter-networking with Bridges, Switches & Routers

Delegates attending this course will gain a good understanding of switching, bridging and routing technologies. The course builds on the PTR Introduction to Data Communications & Networking course to provide a really solid understanding of networking. This will enable delegates to understand, design or troubleshoot Inter-networks more expediently.

Cisco ICND (Part1)

This course provides the information needed for CCENT certification using live equipment in practicals to reenforce theory. Combined with ICND part 2 this course prepares delegates for CCNA certification. The course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office networks including configuring a switch, a router, and connecting to a WAN and implementing network security.

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model
Using the host-to-host packet delivery process, describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues
Describe the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access
Describe the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP/IP
Describe the function of Wide Area Networks (WANs), the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT and RIP routing
Use the command-line interface to discover neighbours on the network and managing the router's startup and configuration

Cisco ICND (Part2)

This course combined with ICND (Part 1) provides the information needed for CCNA certification, including comprehensive hands-on reinforcement to provide real world skills. The course is designed for delegates with a firm background in data networking, that have hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches and are looking to increase their knowledge of installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting medium-sized switched and routed networks.

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Review how to configure and troubleshoot a switch and router in a small network environment
Expand the switched network from a small to medium network environment
Understand Concepts of VLANs and trunking
Implement VLSM
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP
Determine when to use access control lists (ACLs)
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot ACLs
Configure NAT and PAT
Understand IPv6 addressing
Configure and Troubleshoot Frame Relay operation
Understand the benefits and impact of VPN's

Cisco CCNA Fast Track

This course is designed for delegates with a background in networking who wish to progress to passing the CCNA certification. This five day course also ensures that delegates have the practical skills to confidently configure complex Cisco switched and routed networks.

The CCNA Boot Camp assumes generic networking knowledge but ensures the essential exam topic of IP addressing and subnetting is covered in depth. Extended days ensure that delegates complete the identical labs to the ICND part 1 and 2 training. The course is also designed to prepare delegates for the CCNA exam questions and ensures that practical Cisco configuration skills are developed. Anyone new to networking is advised to take ICND parts 1 and 2.

Live equipment
Experienced Cisco Instructors
Revision materials and practice lab included
Post course support

(SWITCH) Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks

This course is a component of the Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching curriculum designed to help delegates to configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions for campus environments using the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture.

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Analyze campus network designs
Implement VLANs in a network campus
Implement spanning tree
Implement inter-VLAN routing in a campus network
Implement a highly available network
Implement high-availability technologies and techniques using
Implement security features in a switched network
Integrate WLANs into a campus network
Accommodate voice and video in campus networks

(ROUTE) Implementing Cisco IP Routing

This course is a component of the Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching curriculum designed to help delegates with information on the use of advanced routing in implementing scalability for Cisco routers that are connected to LANs and WANs.

This course is designed for network professionals who want to correctly implement routing based solutions given a network design using Cisco IOS services and features, where implementation of routing includes planning, configuring and verification.

(TSHOOT) Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks

This course is designed to hone the skills and knowledge of network professionals in maintaining their network and to diagnose and resolve network problems quickly and effectively In addition to the formal pre-requisites it is recommended that delegates also have practical experience in installing, operating and maintaining Cisco routers and switches in an enterprise environment.

Real World ASA Configuration and Support

This three day instructor led course takes a task orientated approach focuses on both CLI and ASDM interface teaching the skills to configure, operate, manage and troubleshoot the ASA firewall. Some PIX configuration is also included.

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

Configure Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances implementing essential security appliance configuration using both ASDM and the CLI
Configure dynamic and static address translations
Configure switching and routing
Manage Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances
Operate Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances

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