2 YR ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN NETWORK ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Course Duration: 2 Years (4 semesters, including holidays and attachment)
Course Fee: 30,000 Kenyan Shillings per semester (each semester takes 3 months)

weekly commitment: minimum of 2 hours per week.

Course Overview:

This course focuses on network infrastructure, administration, and management, preparing students with practical skills in designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks.

Year 1

Semester 1: Introduction to Networking

• Week 1-2: Introduction to Computer Networks

• • Overview of Networking Concepts
  • Network Types and Topologies
  • Networking Devices and Equipment
  • Setting Up a Simple Network

• Week 3-6: Network Protocols

• • TCP/IP Protocol Suite
  • OSI Model and Layered Architecture
  • IP Addressing and Subnetting
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 7-10: Local Area Networks (LANs)

• • LAN Technologies (Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
  • LAN Design and Implementation
  • Troubleshooting LAN Issues
  • Mini Project

• Week 11-14: Wide Area Networks (WANs)

• • Introduction to WAN Technologies
  • WAN Design Considerations
  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Problems
  • Mid-Semester Exam

Semester 2: Network Administration and Security

• Week 1-4: Network Administration

• • Network Configuration and Management
  • Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
  • Quality of Service (QoS)
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 5-8: Network Security

• • Introduction to Network Security
  • Common Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Network Security Protocols
  • Mini Project

• Week 9-12: Wireless and Mobile Networks

• • Wireless LANs and Mobile Networks
  • Cellular Technologies (3G, 4G, 5G)
  • Security Issues in Wireless Networks
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-14: Virtualization and Cloud Networking

• • Introduction to Virtualization
  • Virtual Network Components
  • Cloud Networking Concepts
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Problems
  • End-of-Semester Exam

Year 2

Semester 3: Advanced Network Engineering

• Week 1-4: Routing and Switching

• • Routing Protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP)
  • Switching Concepts and VLANs
  • Network Redundancy and Load Balancing
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 5-8: Network Design and Implementation

• • Network Planning and Design
  • Designing Scalable Networks
  • Implementing Network Solutions
  • Mini Project

• Week 9-12: Network Performance Optimization

• • Performance Monitoring and Tuning
  • Bandwidth Management
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-14: Cybersecurity in Networking

• • Advanced Network Security Measures
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
  • Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Problems
  • Mid-Semester Exam

Semester 4: Capstone Project and Management

• Week 1-4: Capstone Project

• • Project Planning and Design
  • Network Implementation
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Final Presentation and Evaluation

• Week 5-8: Network Management and Leadership

• • Network Management Practices
  • Leadership in Network Engineering
  • Team Collaboration and Project Management
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 9-12: Emerging Technologies in Networking

• • SD-WAN and Network Virtualization
  • Internet of Things (IoT) and Networking
  • Future Trends in Networking
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-16: Course Review and Final Exam

• • Comprehensive Course Review
  • Practice Problems
  • Final Exam

Attachment

Students will participate in an industrial attachment to gain practical experience in network engineering and management. This attachment period allows students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, enhancing their skills and understanding of network operations.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an "Ordinary Diploma in Network Engineering and Management" certificate, recognizing their expertise in network infrastructure and management.