Network Engineering

Network Engineering

Duration: 12 weeks

Kickstart your IT career with our 12-week Network Engineering Boot Camp. Learn to design, configure, and manage secure, high-performing networks through real-world projects covering routing, switching, security, and cloud integration—preparing you for roles like Network Engineer or IT Support Specialist.

Overview

The Network Engineering Boot Camp is a 12-week hands-on program designed to help you build real-world networking skills. You’ll learn to design, configure, and secure network infrastructures while working with routers, switches, and firewalls. The program also covers essential areas like network troubleshooting, cloud integration, and cybersecurity fundamentals to ensure you’re industry-ready. Throughout the course, you’ll work on practical projects that simulate real enterprise environments, giving you the experience to solve real networking challenges with confidence. By the end of the program, you’ll have the technical knowledge and hands-on expertise to step into roles like Network Engineer, IT Support Specialist, or System Administrator — ready to build and manage secure, high-performing networks.

Curriculum

1. Networking Fundamentals

  • Introduction to LAN, WAN, MAN & WLAN

  • Network Devices (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Access Points)

  • OSI & TCP/IP Models

  • IP Addressing & Subnetting

  • VLANs, Trunking & Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

  • Network Topologies & Packet Tracing with Wireshark

 

2. Routing & Switching

  • Static & Dynamic Routing

  • Routing Protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)

  • Default Gateway & Route Selection

  • Network Redundancy & Failover (HSRP)

  • Access Control Lists (ACLs) & NAT Configuration

  • Network Troubleshooting Tools (Ping, Traceroute, SSH, Telnet)

 

3. Network Security Fundamentals

  • Firewalls, IDS/IPS & VPN Types

  • Network Hardening Techniques

  • Common Attacks (DoS, Phishing, Spoofing)

  • Securing LAN/WAN Environments

  • Basic Firewall Configuration & Packet Filtering

 

4. FortiGate Firewall & Advanced Security

  • Firewall Policies & Rule Configuration

  • VPN Tunnels & Port Forwarding

  • NAT & Centralized Logging

  • Intrusion Prevention & Threat Detection

  • Security Auditing & Log Analysis

  • Incident Response & Compliance

 

5. Cloud & Virtual Networking (Intro)

  • Cloud Networking Basics (AWS/Azure Overview)

  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

  • Network Virtualization Concepts (VLANs, VxLANs)

  • Introduction to SDN (Software Defined Networking)

 

6. Career Preparation & Final Project

  • Real-World Network Design Project

  • Troubleshooting & Security Implementation

  • Resume & Portfolio Building

  • Interview Preparation & Job Readiness Sessions