Network Administration Certificate

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of computing, including computer hardware, operating systems, networking infrastructure, IT technical support and security concepts.

Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the following learning outcomes:

1. Install and configure hardware and software components of computer architecture
2. Configure a variety of operating systems
3. Explain the hardware and software components of a network, including the Internet
4. Apply the fundamentals of IT technical support concepts and practice to manage hardware and software resources to meet organizational and end user requirements.
5. Discuss a range of security concepts, tools and techniques
6. Explain the hardware, software, and operating system components of a computer

Students will demonstrate awareness of appropriate professional, legal and ethical practice as an emerging IT professional, communicate and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.

Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Discuss legislation that relates to the Information Technology industry
2. Explain the importance of ethical behaviour and evaluate the main ethical considerations facing Information Technology professionals.
3. Discuss the organisational context and impact of IT on business
4. Apply information presentation skills
5. Apply personal and interpersonal skills including, leadership, teamwork and relationship management
6. Develop and propose a solution to meet a business need
7. Understand role of information systems in an organisation and explain how they support organisational goals

Students will be introduced to computer programming.

Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the following learning outcomes:

1. Compare and contrast a range of design principles
2. Create, debug and test simple programs using fundamental programming constructs, principles and tools
3. Work with both procedural and objected oriented methods
4. Demonstrate understanding of the objectives, people involved, tasks and deliverables of each stage in the systems development life cycle.
5. Use a variety of number bases such as binary, decimal and hexadecimal

Students will gain experience in working with PC hardware, networking, laptops, printers and operational procedures.

Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably
demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Describe common computer architecture
2. Analyse the relationship between computer hardware and the operating system
3. Describe a range of operating systems
4. Describe a variety of networking components
5. Describe a range of network services
6. Configure and administer a range of hardware resources
7. Troubleshoot a range of problems using appropriate tools and procedures

Students will gain experience in working with operating systems, maintenance procedures, basic OS security settings and client-side virtualization. They will develop knowledge and understanding of network concepts and network operating system installation, configuration, management and security.

Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Configure and administer a range of software resources
2. Use graphical and command line interfaces
3. Describe organisational requirements, such as performance capacity and business continuity
4. Troubleshoot a range of software and security problems using appropriate tools and procedures
5. Describe a range of security issues and solutions such as unauthorised access, authentication and human behavior
6. Describe common network operating system architecture
7. Investigate network operating system concepts related to hardware and the operating system
8. Administer and configure a range of network services and application types
9. Troubleshoot a range of networking problems using appropriate tools and procedures

Students will gain experience in working with operating systems, maintenance procedures, basic OS security settings and client-side virtualization. They will develop knowledge and understanding of network concepts and network operating system installation, configuration, management and security.

Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Configure and administer a range of software resources
2. Use graphical and command line interfaces
3. Describe organisational requirements, such as performance capacity and business continuity
4. Troubleshoot a range of software and security problems using appropriate tools and procedures
5. Describe a range of security issues and solutions such as unauthorised access, authentication and human behavior
6. Describe common network operating system architecture
7. Investigate network operating system concepts related to hardware and the operating system
8. Administer and configure a range of network services and application types
9. Troubleshoot a range of networking problems using appropriate tools and procedures

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of network concepts and networking hardware installation, configuration, management and security.

Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Explain the purpose and properties of networking components and services
2. Compare and contrast a range of networking technologies and standards
3. Configure and administer a range of networking resources
4. Troubleshoot a range of networking hardware and software problems
5. Describe a range of network security problems