Level - 1 Network Engineering Training

COURSE OUTLINE:

The Level 1 Network Engineer Programme is designed for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in computer networking and internetworking technologies. This hands-on course combines theoretical knowledge with practical implementation, enabling learners to understand how modern networks operate and how to design, configure, and troubleshoot networking environments using industry-standard technologies.

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By the end of the programme, participants will be able to build Local Area Networks (LANs), connect Wide Area Networks (WANs), configure routing technologies, understand IPv4 addressing, and troubleshoot common networking issues using both graphical tools and Cisco IOS Command Line Interface (CLI).

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Module 1: Internetworking Foundations

Introduction to networking and internetworking concepts
Understanding the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) Reference Model
Detailed study of the seven layers of the OSI model
Practical application of the OSI model in real-world networking environments
How network engineers use the OSI model for troubleshooting and design

Module 2: Understanding Networks and the Internet

What is a Network?
Understanding the purpose of networking and information sharing
What is the Internet?
The concept of “Network of Networks”
Local communication versus global communication
Network communication fundamentals

Module 3: Building a Local Area Network (LAN)

Learners will build a complete Local Area Network from scratch and understand the role of each networking component.

Networking Devices and Components

Personal Computers (PCs)
Laptops and Desktops
Servers
Network Interface Cards (NICs) / LAN Adapters
Network Switches
Ethernet Cabling and Connectivity
Practical Activities

Physical network installation and device connectivity
Building and testing a LAN environment
Understanding how devices communicate within a local network

Module 4: IP Addressing Fundamentals

Importance of IP addresses in network communication
Understanding IPv4 addressing
Verifying IP configuration using the ipconfig command
Configuring IP addresses on network devices
Network communication using IP addressing
Network Testing and Verification

Introduction to the PING command
Testing network reachability
Understanding ICMP communication
How a device processes a ping request and reply
Basic troubleshooting techniques

Module 5: Router Fundamentals and Inter-Network Connectivity

What is a Router?
The role of routers in modern networks
Connecting multiple networks together
Understanding the concept of a Default Gateway
Importance of default gateways in network communication
Practical router configuration exercises

Module 6: Network Design Projects

Learners will complete:

8 Practical Networking Case Studies
Real-world network design and implementation scenarios
Troubleshooting exercises based on industry practices
End-to-end network deployment projects

Module 7: Wide Area Network (WAN) Technologies

Introduction to Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Differences between LAN and WAN environments
Designing and implementing WAN connectivity
Communication between remote sites
Site-to-site network communication
Practical WAN Exercises

Building WAN topologies
Testing connectivity between remote locations
Reachability verification between Site A and Site B
Understanding “Destination Unreachable” messages
Identifying the source and meaning of network error messages

Module 8: Introduction to Routing Technologies

Why routing is required in modern networks
Understanding dynamic routing concepts
Introduction to industry-standard routing protocols
Router learning process and route exchange
Cisco Router Configuration

Graphical router configuration
Cisco IOS Command Line Interface (CLI)
Essential Cisco IOS commands
Step-by-step routing protocol configuration
Routing verification and troubleshooting

Module 9: Routing Tables and Network Learning

Understanding the router routing table
Directly connected networks
How routers discover remote networks
Route advertisement and route learning
Verifying routing information
End-to-end connectivity testing using PING
Module 10: IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting Foundations

IPv4 addressing architecture
IPv4 address classes and ranges
Public and Private IP addressing
Understanding subnet masks
Identifying IP address classes
Network segmentation concepts
Troubleshooting IP Addressing

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Learners will develop practical skills in:

Identifying network addresses
Identifying broadcast addresses
Calculating usable host ranges
Troubleshooting IP addressing issues
Verifying network configurations

Final Super Lab

The programme concludes with a comprehensive Super Lab that integrates all concepts covered throughout the course.
 

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

• Hands-on (To ensure they can enjoy the practical journey and get trained at their own pace)

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MODE OF TRAINING:

• Hands-on Instructor-led Online

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COST OF TRAINING:

• £350.00

 

DURATION OF TRAINING:

• 6-8 Weeks