Network Engineer Course outline

To get certified in Network Engineer you have to take 7 core exam. For your convenience each module outline is listed below. This outline focus which class you need to take to get certified and what curriculum and skill level you will learn during the session. This page describes each class, duration, credit units, skill sets, prerequisites for the class.

Network Engineer Seven Core Exam

1.

Module #:

APLUS - 301

Module Name:

A+ Core Hardware exam

Duration:

40 hrs. (5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

CompTIA recently convened a core of A+ subject matter experts representing a diverse group of IT professionals, which resulted in the revised CompTIA A+ Core Hardware (2003) examination Objectives. The A+ Core Hardware exam will continues to validate that the successful candidate has the important knowledge and skills necessary to competently install, build, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair personal computer compatible hardware including troubleshooting basic network and internet connectivity, dial-up, DSL, and cable. Additionally, the A+ Core Hardware exam will cover the latest memory, bus, peripherals, and wireless technologies.

Prerequisites:

No Prerequisites

2.

Module #:

APLUS - 302

Module Name:

A+ OS Technologies exam

Duration:

40 hrs.(5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

CompTIA recently convened a core of A+ subject matter experts representing a diverse group of IT professionals, which resulted in the revised CompTIA A+ Operating System Technologies (2003) examination Objectives. The A+ Operating System Technologies exam will continue to validate that the successful candidate can demonstrate basic knowledge of operating systems (Windows 9x, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, and Windows 2000). Additionally, the 2003 Objectives will cover later operating systems (Windows Me and Windows XP).

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of computer or equivalent knowledge

3.

Module #:

CCNA - 801

Module Name:

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices

Duration:

40 hrs. (5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

The CCNA exam is the qualifying exam available to candidates pursuing a single-exam option for the Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA certification. The CCNA (640-801) exam will test materials from the new Interconnection Cisco Network Devices (ICND) course as well as the new Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO) course. The exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot the various Cisco networking devices. The exam covers topics on Extending Switched Networks with VLANS, Determining IP Routes, Managing IP traffic with Access Lists, Establishing Point-to-Point connections, and Establishing Frame Relay Connections.

Prerequisites:

No Prerequisities

4.

Module #:

CCNP - 801

Module Name:

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)

Duration:

40 hrs. (5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

The Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks exam is a qualifying exam for the CCNP®, CCDP®, and CCIPT certifications. The BSCI exam (642-801) tests materials covered under the new Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) course. The exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to use advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalability for Cisco routers connected to LANs and WANs. The exam covers topics on Advanced IP Addressing, Routing Principles, Configuring the EIGRP, Configuring the Open Shortest Path First Protocol, Configuring IS-IS, Manipulating Routing Updates, and configuring basic BGP.

Prerequisites:

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) is the recommended training for this exam

5.

Module #:

CCNP - 811

Module Name:

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)

Duration:

40 hrs. (5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

BCMSN is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP® as well as the Cisco Certified Design Professional CCDP® certifications. The BCMSN exam (642-811) will test materials covered under the new Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) CCNP course. The exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to build scalable multilayer switched networks; create and deploy a global intranet, and implement basic troubleshooting techniques in environments that use Cisco multilayer switches for client hosts and services. The exam covers topics on switching technology, implementation and operation, planning and design, and troubleshooting.

Prerequisites:

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) is the recommended training for this exam

6.

Module #:

CCNP - 821

Module Name:

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN)

Duration:

40 hrs. (5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

BCRAN is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP® certification. The BCRAN exam (642-821) will test materials covered under the new Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN) CCNP course. The exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to describe, configure, operate, and troubleshoot WAN and remote access solutions. The exam covers topics on General knowledge of WAN technologies, Inplementation and Operation, Planning and Design, and Troubleshooting.

Prerequisites:

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) is the recommended training for this exam

7.

Module #:

CCNP - 831

Module Name:

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting (CIT)

Duration:

40 hrs. (5 Weeks)

Credit Unit:

2 Units

Skill Sets:

CIT is a qualifying exam for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP® certification. The CIT exam (642-831) will test materials covered under the new Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting (CIT) CCNP course. The exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to troubleshoot sub-optimal performance in a converged network environment. The exam covers topics on Establishing a Baseline, Determining an Effective Troubleshooting Strategy, Resolving Problems at the Physical and Data Link Layers, Resolving Problems at the Network Layer, and Resolving Problems at the Transport and Application Layers.

Prerequisites:

Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) is the recommended training for this exam