Beginner

Network Architecture Fundamentals

Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise networks.

Programme Overview

An intensive introduction to enterprise networking for new network engineers, systems staff expanding into networking, and technical leaders who need to engage credibly with network architects. Covers LAN/WAN design, routing, switching, wireless, and modern SD-WAN principles.

What You'll Learn

Understand the OSI and TCP/IP models in practice
Design LAN and WAN topologies for reliability
Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching basics
Apply modern concepts including SD-WAN and zero-trust networking

Who It's For

New network engineers
Systems administrators expanding scope
Technical managers responsible for network investment

Prerequisites

Basic IT literacy

Curriculum

- OSI and TCP/IP in practice
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Cabling, interfaces, and physical layer
- VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree
- Static and dynamic routing basics
- Troubleshooting workflows
- WAN topologies and transport options
- SD-WAN principles and trade-offs
- QoS and traffic engineering
- Enterprise wireless design
- Zero-trust network access
- Observability and telemetry