Advanced Certificate in Next-Gen Networking Essentials
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in Next-Gen Networking Essentials is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the critical skills needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of networking. This certificate program focuses on essential skills related to software-defined networking, network function virtualization, and next-generation network security.
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• Fundamentals of Next-Generation Networking: An introductory unit covering key concepts and principles of next-gen networking technologies, including software-defined networking (SDN), network functions virtualization (NFV), and 5G networks.
• SDN Architecture and Design: Delving into the software-defined networking (SDN) architecture and design, this unit explores OpenFlow, controller design, and network applications.
• NFV Infrastructure and Orchestration: This unit covers network functions virtualization (NFV) infrastructure and orchestration, including NFV management and orchestration (MANO) frameworks, virtual network functions (VNFs), and service chaining.
• 5G Network Architecture and Services: This unit examines 5G network architecture and services, including network slicing, massive MIMO, millimeter wave (mmWave) technology, and ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC).
• Security in Next-Gen Networks: This unit covers security challenges and solutions in next-gen networks, including SDN and NFV security, zero trust security models, and encryption techniques.
• Network Programmability and Automation: This unit explores network programmability and automation tools and techniques, including Ansible, Puppet, and Python for network automation.
• Advanced Routing Protocols for Next-Gen Networks: This unit covers advanced routing protocols for next-gen networks, including segment routing, source packet routing (SPR), and BGP-LS.
• Next-Gen Network Monitoring and Analytics: This unit explores network monitoring and analytics tools and techniques for next-gen networks, including packet capture, flow analysis, and machine learning-based analytics.
• Cloud Networking and Edge Computing: This unit covers cloud networking and edge computing technologies, including virtual private clouds (VPCs), software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), and multi-access edge computing (ME
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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