Hogeschool-Universiteit BrusselHUB-EHSALUniversity CollegeWarmoesberg 261000 Brussels

Postgraduate Program ICT Infrastructure, Network Management & Internet

Networking Academy HUB BrusselsThis document describes the postgraduate courses in the area of ICT Infrastructure, Network Management and Internet offered by the HUB University College, from the fundamental to the advanced professional level.

The courses were developed in close collaboration with Cisco Systems as a part of the global Cisco Networking Academy project. All courses lead to official Cisco Certification.

Course Description

The following postgraduate courses in the area of ICT Infrastructure, Network Management and Internet are offered:

• ICT & Network Security Management (NAB-SM): from the fundamental to the specialized level

• ICT Architecture & Network Management (NAB-NM): from the specialized to the advanced level

• Cisco Networking Academy Instructor (NAB-IN): for teachers of official educational institutions

The first two postgraduate programs consist of three modules each. On average a participant needs one semester to complete a course module.

The courses are organized in an open learning center atmosphere allowing you to work at your own pace with plenty of opportunities for lab work. The courses are taught by professional and certified instructors.

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Target Audience

Our curriculum is aimed at ICT professionals seeking enterprise-level networking skills, preparing them for job roles such as network engineer, network administrator, network consultant or system integrator. The courses are open for people with a bachelor degree or higher. Others are free to apply by providing a detailed overview of relevant professional experience.

The program Cisco Networking Academy Instructor is for IT trainers and teachers of official educational institutions.

ICT & Network Security Management (20 ects)

Code: NAB-SM

The postgraduate program ICT & Network Security Management consists of a fundamental part at the CCNA level and a specialized part. The aim is to develop knowledge and skills in all areas of computer networks with a specific focus on security management.

NAB01 - CCNA Exploration A (fundamental level - 6 ects)Network Fundamentals - 6 sessions - 18 hoursLAN Switching & Wireless Networks - 6 sessions - 18 hours

NAB02 - CCNA Exploration B (fundamental level - 6 ects)Routers & Routing Protocols - 6 sessions - 18 hoursWide Area Networks (WAN) - 6 sessions - 18 hours

NAB03 - CCNA Security (specialized level - 8 ects)Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) - 12 sessions - 36 hours

After parts NAB01 and NAB02 it is possible to obtain the Cisco Certified Networking Associate certificate by succeeding in the official certification exam. NAB03 prepares you for the official specialist certification exam Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS).

The full postgraduate program on ICT & Network Security Management consists of 36 sessions of 3 hours. Applicants having obtained the fundamental CCNA level can immediately enroll for the NAB03 course and are advised to take up the full ICT Architecture & Network Management postgraduate program (for a description, see next page).

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ICT Architecture & Network Management (24 ects)

Code: NAB-NM

The postgraduate program ICT Architecture & Network Management is for advanced professionals aspiring for the CCNP level and consists of a specialized part on network security and a advanced professional part about routing and switch management.

NAB03 - CCNA Security (specialized level - 8 ects)Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) - 12 sessions - 36 hours

NAB04 - CCNP Route (professional level - 8 ects) Implementing Cisco IP Routing - 12 sessions - 36 hoursNAB05 - CCNP Switch (professional level - 8 ects) Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks - 12 sessions - 36 hours

The postgraduate program ICT Architecture & Network Management consists of 36 sessions of 3 hours. Applicants who already have obtained the CCNA Security certificate only have to enroll for the NAB04 and NAB05 courses in order to obtain the postgraduate certificate.

Every course module in the program prepares you for an official Cisco certificate. After taking the three courses you are eligible for an official postgraduate certificate issued by HUB University College.

EXTRA COURSE

The following course is offered as a free open learning activity in our network lab for students having obtained the postgraduate level of ICT Architecture & Network Management. The course will prepare you hands-on for the full CCNP level.

NABTS - CCNP TSHOOT Maintaining and Troubleshooting IP Networks

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Cisco Networking Academy Instructor (24 ects)

Code: NAB-IN

The postgraduate program Cisco Networking Academy Instructor is offered in close collaboration with Cisco Systems and the global Cisco Networking Academy project.

Depending on the competences and skills obtained, teachers will receive a training program to become a fully certified trainer at the CCNA level. Most sessions will be offered using distance learning. Participants will not be required to travel to Brussels every week.

Prerequisites

Everyone interested in a network career is able to enroll in the Networking Academy courses. However, an official postgraduate certificate issued by HUB University College will only be granted to those students who have a bachelor degree level at the minimum. Others will receive a certificate of participation.

General prerequisites for CCNA level coursesAbility to use PC and Internet effectively

General prerequisites for CCNA Security and CCNP-level networkingCCNA level networking: concepts and skills

General prerequisites for CCNA Instructor CourseAbility to use PC and Internet effectivelyHave worked as an ICT trainer at an official educational institution for two years

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Course Contents

CCNA Fundamental Level

NAB01 - Network Fundamentals - 6 sessions - 18 hours

• Use network protocol models to explain the layers of communications in data networks• Design, calculate, and apply subnet masks and addresses• Build a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches• Employ basic cabling and network designs to connect devices• Use Cisco CLI commands to perform basic router and switch configuration and verification• Analyze the operations and feature of the transport and network layer protocols and services• Case Studies

NAB01 - LAN Switching and Wireless - 6 sessions - 18 hours

• Troubleshoot common network problems at Layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 using a layered model approach• Interpret network diagrams, • Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, interVLAN routing, VTP, trunking on Cisco switches, and

RSTP operation• Manage IOS configuration files• Identify the basic parameters to configure a wireless network and common implementation issues• Lab Work and Case Studies

NAB02 - Routing and Routing Protocols - 6 sessions - 18 hours

• Configure and verify router interfaces• Demonstrate comprehensive RIPv1 configuration skills• Design and implement a classless IP addressing scheme for a network• Use advanced configuration commands with routers implementing EIGRP• Apply the basic RIPv2 configuration commands and evaluate RIPv2 classless routing updates• Identify the characteristics of distance vector routing• Lab Work and Case Studies

NAB02 - Wide Area Networks - 6 sessions - 18 hours

• Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router• Verify, monitor, and troubleshoot ACLs in a network environment• Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection, a PPP connection between Cisco routers, and

Frame Relay• Configure and verify a PPP connection between Cisco routers, and Frame Relay on Cisco routers• Troubleshoot WAN• Lab Work and Case Studies

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CCNA Specialist Level

NAB03 - IOS Security - 12 sessions - 36 hours

• Describe security threats facing modern network infrastructures• Secure network device access• Implement AAA on network devices• Mitigate threats to networks using ACLs• Implement secure network management and reporting• Mitigate common Layer 2 attacks• Implement the Cisco IOS firewall feature set• Implement the Cisco IOS IPS feature set• Implement site-to-site IPSec VPNs• Administer effective security policies• Lab Work and Case Studies

CCNP Professional Level

NAB04 - CCNP Route - 12 sessions - 36 hours

• Explain complex network requirements and design models for implementing advanced routing services in an

• enterprise network• Implement EIGRP and OSPF in an enterprise network• Exchange routing information between interior gateway protocols• Implement various mechanisms for controlling routing updates and traffic• Implement BGP to allow an enterprise network to connect to an ISP• Describe a basic implementation for branch office and mobile worker connectivity• Implement IPv6 in an enterprise network• Lab Work and Case Studies

NAB05 - CCNP Switch - 12 sessions - 36 hours

• Implement, monitor, and maintain switching in an enterprise campus network• Implement appropriate spanning tree protocols in campus networks• Implement VLANs in campus networks• Configure and optimize high availability and redundancy on switches• Describe and implement LAN security features• Plan and prepare for advanced services in a campus infrastructure• Lab Work and Case Studies

NABTS - CCNP TSHOOT

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot a complex network• Plan and document the most common maintenance functions in complex enterprise networks• Develop a troubleshooting process to identify and solve problems in complex enterprise networks• Select tools that best support specific troubleshooting and maintenance processes in large, complex• enterprise networks• Practice maintenance procedures and fault resolution in switched and routed environments• Troubleshoot IPv4 addressing services• Troubleshoot IPv6 routing issues• Troubleshoot network infrastructure services• Troubleshoot network performance issues on routers and switches• Troubleshoot network integration issues affecting wireless connectivity, VoIP, and video• Practice maintenance procedures and fault resolution in a secure infrastructure

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Course Dates

CCNA sessions are usually planned on Mondays from 18 until 21 pm. CCNA Security and CCNP courses take place on Thursdays from 18 until 21 pm.

Here is the general schedule for the different course modules in the postgraduate programs ICT & Network Security Management (NAB-SM) and ICT Architecture & Network Management (NAB-NM).

Course Module ECTS Building/Lab/Room

Start Date/Time

Number of sessions Price

NAB01 - CCNA Exploration A Network Fundamentals6 sessionsLAN Switching & Wireless6 sessions

6Hermes 3Cisco Lab

5306

1st Monday, October,18-21 PM

12 800

NAB02 - CCNA Exploration BRouters & Routing Protocols6 sessionsWide Area Networks6 sessions

6Hermes 3Cisco Lab

5306

1st Monday, February,18-21 PM

12 300

NAB03 - CCNA SecurityImplementing Network Security12 sessions

8Hermes 3Cisco Lab

5306

1st Thursday, October,18-21 PM

12 800

NAB04 - CCNP RouteImplementing IP Routing12 sessions

8Hermes 3Cisco Lab

5306

1st Thursday, February*,18-21 PM

12 800

NAB05 - CCNP SwitchImplementing Switched Networks12 sessions

8Hermes 3Cisco Lab

5306

1st Thursday, October*,18-21 PM

12 300

*Students can enroll for the CCNP courses in any order.

It is possible to enroll for a full postgraduate course, or for an individual course module if the prerequisites are fulfilled. Enrolling for a separate module always amounts to 800 Euro, but it is possible to extend a module for a period of twelve more weeks for the price of 300 Euro.

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Venue

All sessions will take place at HUB-EHSAL, Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel, Building Hermes 3, Cisco Lab 5306, Warmoesberg 43, 1000 Brussels (near Central Station) from 18 until 21 pm.

Virtual Tour of the Campushttp://www.hubrussel.be/HUB_english/HUB_web/HUB-English/HUB-English-Toepassingen/Virtual-tour-map/Virtual_Tour.html

Training vouchers

HUB-EHSAL is recognized as an official training centre by the Flemish Community in Belgium. Hence companies located in the Flemish region can apply for the training vouchers issued by the Flemish authorities. Individuals who live in Brussels or in the Flemish region can apply for the VDAB training vouchers (max. 250 €). More info: http://vdab.be/opleidingscheques/werknemers.shtml

Educational Leave

Students may apply for educational leave. Our administration will prepare the necessary documents upon request.

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Course Fee

The normal fee per course module is 800 €. This includes: on-line course materials, coaching, hands-on labs, catering (drinks and sandwiches). The fee per extension semester is 300 €.

The fee for a full postgraduate course comprising three course module is 1900 €.

Enrollment

It is possible to enroll for a full postgraduate course (NAB-SM, NAB-NM) or for an individual course module (NAB01, NAB02, NAB03, NAB04, NAB05) if the prerequisites are fulfilled.

Send an email with your name, company and contact information mentioning the start month and course code (NAB-SM - NAB-NM - NAB01 – NAB02 – NAB03 – NAB04 – NAB05).

Enrolment fees should be paid into account 786-5850128-42 of the HUB Administration Department (GPV) mentioning name, company, address and course code. Invoice upon request.

Contact information

Yvan Rooseleer, Program Coordinator, yvan.rooseleer@hubrussel.be +32 474 56 45 76

Tina Van Mieghem, Administrative Assistant, tina.vanmieghem@hubrussel.be +32 26 09 37 41

Moreinformation

● http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/academy/index.html

● http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/get_involved/careerPath.html

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