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Course Description

This third A+ course in the series will teach you about networking, wireless, IoT, printers and network security concepts. You'll focus on core networking concepts and best security practices in a threat-saturated landscape. You will leave the course able to manage, secure, support and troubleshoot endpoint and intermediary devices to create a secure network.

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

    • compare and contrast the characteristics of network topologies
    • understand commonly used TCP/IP suite protocols, their characteristics, and port numbers
    • discuss numbering systems, MAC and IP addressing and configure the TCP/IP properties on a NIC (Network Interface Card)
    • understand and configure services provided by network devices including server computers and IoT smart devices
    • understand wireless standards and configure wireless devices
    • summarize and configure SOHO network devices
    • compare and contrast Internet connections, common networking hardware, and networking components
    • use command line tools and troubleshoot common network-related problems, including wireless network problems
    • understand how to support, configure, manage, and troubleshoot mobile devices including laptop computers
    • understand how Mobile Device Management (MDM), Mobile Application Management (MAM), and Multiple Factor Authentication (MFA) can mitigate specific concerns related to mobile devices
    • demonstrate how to configure, manage, support, and troubleshoot a printer and printing-related issues
    • implement common security practices, procedures, and policies to secure data and devices both physically and logically to mitigate security threats.

Notes

Please note that this is a prep course for A+ certification.

Recommendations

Prerequisite:

CMPH 002 is a prerequisite prior to taking this course

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
A+ InDepth - Networking and IoT
Type
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 21, 2025 to Mar 18, 2025
Type
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
Sa
Time
12:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jan 25, 2025 to Mar 15, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
80.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $935.00
Required Software
This course has required course materials (TestOut PC Pro) which is included in tuition and issued to you in class.
Section Notes

Prerequisites: 
CMPH 001 and CMPH 002 courses.

Schedule: 
This course will be delivered virtually using MS Teams & Brightspace/D2L. MS Teams sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, and Saturdays from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm between January 21 to March 18, 2025.

***Note: No Classes on February 15, 2025

We encourage you to use your webcam and microphone to contribute to a more collaborative learning experience. 

Section Title
A+ InDepth - Networking and IoT
Type
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jun 24, 2025 to Aug 19, 2025
Type
Lecture - Online Synchronous
Days
Sa
Time
12:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jun 28, 2025 to Aug 16, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
80.0
Delivery Options
Virtual  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $935.00
Required Software
This course has required course materials (TestOut PC Pro) which is included in tuition and issued to you in class.
Section Notes

Prerequisites: 
CMPH 001 and CMPH 002 courses.

Schedule: 
This course will be delivered virtually using MS Teams & Brightspace/D2L. MS Teams sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, and Saturdays from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm between June 24, 2025 to August 19, 2025.

Note: No Class on July 1, 2025 in celebration of Canada Day.

We encourage you to use your webcam and microphone to contribute to a more collaborative learning experience. 

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