Course
Description
Through this course,
candidates will develop specialist knowledge and skills relating to network
architecture, the physical properties of communication standards, analyzing
errors and their impact, LANs and topologies, WAN technology, the principles of
inter-networking, and the main parameters of network performance.
The course imparts
knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to design, configure, test, secure, and
manage non-complex networks.
The DCNSA is
administered on a computer-based platform.
Mode
of Delivery: Live and Online
Exam Body: Computer Society of Kenya
Grade: KCSE D+ or basic Computer
skills
Course Outline
LEVEL ONE
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
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1. |
DCN 1O2 DCN 1O3 DCN 1O4 DCN 1O5 DCN 1O6 DCN 1O7 DCN 1O8 |
Understanding
Local Area Networking Defining
Networks with the OSI Model Wired
and Wireless Networks Understanding
Internet Protocol Working
with Networking Services Wide
Area Networks Network
Infrastructure and Security |
LEVEL
TWO
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
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1. |
DCN 2O1 DCN 2O2 DCN 2O3 DCN 2O4 DCN 2O5 DCN 2O6 DCN 2O7
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Network Installation Network Maintenance Server LAN/WAN Internetworking Hardware Networking Software Transmission Media Networking Protocol |
LEVEL
THREE
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
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1. |
DCN 3O1 DCN 3O2 DCN 3O3 DCN 3O4 DCN 3O5 DCN 3O6
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Network Operating Systems Windows Servers Roles and Features Network Security Server Maintenance Network Troubleshooting Emerging trends in computer networks |