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IP Networking & Security | African eDevelopment Resource Centre
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION

IP Networking
& Security

June 22-26, 2026 | July 27-31 | Aug 24-28 African eDevelopment Resource Centre, Nairobi 5 Days | 40 Hours

Master IP networking fundamentals and security best practices. This intensive 5-day course covers TCP/IP, routing, switching, subnetting, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection, and hands-on troubleshooting with industry-standard equipment.

Upcoming Dates

Jun 22-26, Jul 27-31, Aug 24-28

Duration

5 Days | 40 Hours

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Certification

Networking & Security Certificate

What You’ll Learn

Core networking and security skills

TCP/IP Protocol Suite

OSI model, IP addressing, ARP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS

Subnetting & VLSM

CIDR, subnet calculation, and address planning

Routing Protocols

Static, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP fundamentals

Switching & VLANs

STP, trunking, inter-VLAN routing

Firewalls & ACLs

Access control lists, stateful inspection, next-gen firewalls

VPN Technologies

IPsec, SSL VPN, site-to-site and remote access

IDS/IPS

Intrusion detection and prevention systems

Troubleshooting

Wireshark, ping, traceroute, network diagnostics

Course Modules

Comprehensive 5-day curriculum

Module 1: Network Fundamentals

OSI/TCP/IP models, topologies, cabling, and devices

Module 2: IP Addressing & Subnetting

IPv4/v6, subnet masks, CIDR, VLSM, address design

Module 3: Routing Concepts

Static vs dynamic routing, routing tables, OSPF configuration

Module 4: Switching Technologies

MAC learning, VLANs, trunking, Spanning Tree Protocol

Module 5: Network Security Fundamentals

Threat landscape, defense in depth, security policies

Module 6: Firewalls & Access Control

ACLs, zone-based firewalls, NAT, and port forwarding

Module 7: VPN & Remote Access

IPsec, SSL/TLS, VPN deployment and troubleshooting

Module 8: Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Wireshark analysis, SNMP, logging, and incident response

Course Schedule

5-day intensive program (Mon-Fri)

Day 1

Monday


Networking Foundations
OSI/TCP/IP models, IP addressing, subnetting basics

Day 2

Tuesday


Routing & Switching
Static routes, dynamic routing (OSPF), VLAN configuration, trunking

Day 3

Wednesday


Network Security Fundamentals
Threats, security policies, access control lists, NAT

Day 4

Thursday


Firewalls & VPNs
Firewall deployment, IPsec VPNs, remote access solutions

Day 5

Friday


Monitoring & Hands-on Lab
Wireshark analysis, troubleshooting scenarios, final assessment

Target Audience

Network Administrators, IT Support Staff, System Engineers, Security Analysts, IT Managers, Help Desk Technicians, and anyone seeking to build or enhance networking and security skills.

Requirements

Basic computer literacy recommended. No prior networking experience required. English proficiency essential.

What’s Included

Complete learning package

Course Materials

Digital networking handbook & lab guide

Lab Equipment

Routers, switches, firewalls for hands-on

Wireshark Training

Packet analysis exercises

Refreshments

Lunch & coffee breaks included

Certificate

Official course completion certificate

Practice Exams

Mock certification tests

Post-course Support

3 months email consultation

Networking

Connect with IT professionals

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Early bird discount available until 30 days before course start date.