This course provides comprehensive training in network design, implementation, and management principles aligned with industry standards (CCNA/CCNP). Students will master fundamental and advanced networking concepts including network infrastructure design, routing and switching protocols, network security implementation, wireless technologies, and systematic troubleshooting methodologies. Through extensive hands-on laboratory exercises using Cisco Packet Tracer, real networking equipment, and industry-standard tools, students will develop practical skills essential for network engineering careers. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application, preparing students for professional networking certifications and real-world network deployment scenarios. Students will complete four comprehensive laboratory exercises weekly, combining in-class guided practice with independent homework assignments to reinforce learning objectives.
- Teacher: Luis De Leon