CIW Network Technology Associate

20 Hours / Access Length: 12 Months / Delivery: Online, Self-Paced

Course Overview:

The Network Technology Associate course prepares you for job readiness in many business and technology-related careers. Understanding the fundamentals of networking, Internet protocols and network security is important for all professionals who use the Internet. This certification proves your mastery of the basics of networking and prepares you for further study in the specialty of your choosing.

Topics Include:

Essential networking technologies and skills, including TCP/IP, stable network creation, wireless networking and network troubleshooting
Various network components and protocols that enable users to share data quickly and easily
Various types of transmission media, and the ways that network architecture and topologies provide for efficient and secure communication
OSI reference model and its relationship to packet creation, plus the OSI model vs. the Internet architecture model
Functions and features of internetworking server types, and the benefits of implementing a Content Management System (CMS)
Basic hardware and operating system maintenance procedures
Mobile computing devices and the importance of RFC documents
Routing, IP addressing, IP address classes and subnet masks
Essential network security concepts, Internet-based challenges facing today's users, and methods you can use to secure networks and network transmissions, including authentication, encryption and firewalls.

Average Salary - $68,761 for Network Technology Associate

The 2015 annual mean salary of an IT professional who has been awarded the CIW Network Technology Associate certification is $68,761. This salary was calculated based on the 14,000+ IT professionals who responded to the 2016 IT Skills and Salary survey that was conducted by Global Knowledge in September of 2015.

Target Audience

All students preparing to enter or continue in the workforce can benefit from the CIW Network Technology Associate course and/or certification:

High school students
College students
Technical/trade school students

Professionals in all industries can benefit from the CIW Network Technology Associate course and/or certification:

IT professionals
Healthcare professionals
Legal professionals
Marketing professionals
Graphic artists
Business professionals

The CIW Network Technology Associate course prepares candidates to take the CIW Network Technology Associate exam, which, if passed, earns the individual the CIW Network Technology Associate certification.

Course Outline:

Introduction to Networking

Overview of Networks and Protocols
Telephony and Convergence Networking
Networking Evolution
Client/Server Model
Network Operations Center (NOC)
Networking Categories
Network Topologies
Network Operating System
Microsoft Windows Servers
UNIX/Linux
The Need for Protocols
OSI Reference Model
Data Encapsulation Packets
OSI/RM Protocol Examples
Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Binding Protocols
Local Area Network (LAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Internet Exchange Point (IXP)

Networking Components and Standards

Overview of Networking Components
Common Network Components
Transmission Media
Wireless Network Technologies
Transmission Types
IEEE LAN Standards
Carrier Systems
Virtualization

Connecting to the Internet

Introduction to Connecting to the Internet
Mobile Computing
Mobile Devices and Cloud Computing
Configuring a Wireless Network
Fourth-Generation (4G) Wireless
TCP/IP
Internet Architecture
Internet Protocols
Demultiplexing
Introduction to Routing
Routing Protocols
Port Numbers
Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4)
Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
Configuring TCP/IP
Diagnostic Tools for Internet
Troubleshooting

Internet Services

Overview of Internet Services
Cloud Services
Real-World Case Study: Internet Servers
Choosing Web Server Products
Content Management System (CMS)

Hardware and Device Connectivity

Introduction to Hardware and Device Connectivity
Motherboard
Storage Devices
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Optical Discs
Device Connectivity
System Management
Preventive Maintenance
Software Troubleshooting

All necessary materials (online eBook) are included.

Certification(s):

The CIW Network Technology Associate course prepares candidates to take the CIW Network Technology Associate exam, which, if passed, earns the individual the CIW Network Technology Associate certification.

System Requirements:

Internet Connectivity Requirements:

Cable and DSL internet connections are recommended for the best experience.

Hardware Requirements:

CPU: 1 GHz or higher
RAM: 2 GB or higher
Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher
Speakers / Headphones
Microphone (Webinar / Live Online sessions)

Operating System Requirements:

Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 (Home, Pro)
Mac OSX 10 or higher.
Latest Chrome OS
Latest Linux Distributions

NOTE: While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.

Web Browser Requirements:

Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
Latest Mozilla FireFox
Latest Microsoft Edge
Latest Apple Safari

Basic Software Requirements (These are recommendations of software to use):

Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
Courses may require other software that is denoted in the above course outline.