6-Week Computer Networking Course Timetable

Duration: October 22nd - November 28th, 2024 | Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | Total Sessions: 18 | Levels: 3 (2 weeks each)
LEVEL 1: FUNDAMENTALS (Weeks 1-2: Oct 22 - Nov 1)
Date Day Units Topics & Activities Homework / Reinforcement
Week 1: Core Concepts & Safety
Oct 23, 2024 Monday Unit 001, 002
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Teamwork in Networking
Homework:
1. Create safety checklist for computer lab
2. Research team roles in IT projects
Oct 25, 2024 Wednesday Unit 003, 004
• Communication in Networking
• Introduction to Computer Networks
Homework:
1. Document a network communication scenario
2. Draw basic network topology diagram
Oct 26, 2024 Thursday Unit 005
• Computer Networking Components
• Practical: Component Identification
Homework:
1. Create component flashcards
2. Research prices for basic network setup
Week 2: Practical Setup & Troubleshooting
Oct 30, 2024 Monday Unit 006
• Network Infrastructure & IPv4 Addressing
• Practical: IP Addressing Exercises
Homework:
1. Complete IP addressing worksheet
2. Design small office network layout
Nov 1, 2024 Wednesday Unit 007, 008
• SOHO Network Setup & Configuration
• Network Simulation Tools
Homework:
1. Install and explore network simulator
2. Create SOHO setup checklist
Nov 2, 2024 Thursday Unit 009
• Basic Network Troubleshooting
• Review & Practical Lab
Homework:
1. Create troubleshooting flowchart
2. Week 1-2 concept review quiz
LEVEL 2: INTERMEDIATE SKILLS (Weeks 3-4: Nov 4 - Nov 14)
Date Day Units Topics & Activities Homework / Reinforcement
Week 3: Installation & Configuration
Nov 6, 2024 Monday Unit 001, 002
• Advanced Health and Safety
• Professional Communication
Homework:
1. Write incident response procedure
2. Draft professional email to client
Nov 8, 2024 Wednesday Unit 003, 004
• Applied Teamwork
• Hardware Installation & Configuration
Homework:
1. Team project: Network design proposal
2. Research hardware compatibility issues
Nov 9, 2024 Thursday Unit 005
• Structured Cabling & Management
• Practical: Cable Termination Lab
Homework:
1. Create cable management plan
2. Practice cable termination techniques
Week 4: Operations & Security
Nov 13, 2024 Monday Unit 006
• Wired & Wireless Configuration
• Practical: Wireless AP Setup
Homework:
1. Configure home router settings
2. Compare wired vs wireless performance
Nov 15, 2024 Wednesday Unit 007, 008
• Performance Monitoring & Maintenance
• Basic Network Security
Homework:
1. Set up network monitoring tool
2. Create security checklist for SOHO
Nov 16, 2024 Thursday Review
• Build & Secure Office Network
• Level 2 Assessment
Homework:
1. Complete Level 2 project
2. Study for Level 2 assessment
LEVEL 3: ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION (Weeks 5-6: Nov 18 - Nov 28)
Date Day Units Topics & Activities Homework / Reinforcement
Week 5: Advanced Configuration & Management
Nov 20, 2024 Monday Unit 001-003
• Health & Safety in Administration
• Communication & Teamwork
Homework:
1. Develop safety audit procedure
2. Create team communication plan
Nov 22, 2024 Wednesday Unit 004
• Advanced Network Configuration
• Practical: VLAN Configuration
Homework:
1. Design VLAN scheme for company
2. Practice VLAN configuration in simulator
Nov 23, 2024 Thursday Unit 008
• Advanced IP Addressing
• Practical: Subnetting Exercises
Homework:
1. Complete advanced subnetting problems
2. Design IP scheme for multi-site company
Week 6: Security, Leadership & Cloud
Nov 27, 2024 Monday Unit 005, 006
• Network Security Management
• Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Homework:
1. Create security policy document
2. Set up monitoring alerts in lab
Nov 29, 2024 Wednesday Unit 007, 009
• Advanced Network Services
• ICT Security
Homework:
1. Research latest ICT security threats
2. Configure advanced network service
Nov 30, 2024 Thursday Unit 010, 011
• Leadership in Administration
• Cloud Security
• Final Project Review
Homework:
1. Complete final project documentation
2. Create professional development plan
Course Notes:
Homework Guidelines: