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Aptech Certified Network Specialist (ACNS)

About the Program

Aptech’s Certified Network Specialist (ACNS) course is designed to keep you ahead in the ever-evolving world of networking. As a Network Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing a company’s vital information infrastructure while protecting it from security threats. This intensive course combines practice and assessment laboratory workshops to enhance your employability and real-world skills.

ACNS Term 1

Digital Electronics
32
Hardware, Networking, & Troubleshooting
36
Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
36
Technologies of Computer Networks
40
Emerging Job Areas-SMAC
8

Technologies

Windows OS
Network Tools
Cloud Tools

Career Opportunity

IT Technician

Learning Outcome

Learn the fundamentals, concepts, theory, and applications of digital electronics
Learn the fundamentals of mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing
Install and Configure operating systems, security, software, and operational procedures
Gain the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on
Identify how social media, mobile, analytics, and cloud can work together to generate benefits for enterprises

ACNS Term 2

Manage Modern Desktops with Windows
40
Fundamentals of Red Hat System Administration
32
Implementing and Administering Network Solutions
40
Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals
40
eProject-Administering Network Solutions
24

Technologies

Windows 11
RHEL 8.2
Graphical Network Simulator-3 (GNS3) or any other Router Simulation Software

Career Opportunity

Network Administrator

Learning Outcome

Install and configure Windows; configure and manage connectivity and storage; maintain Windows; and protect devices and data
Install and Configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Gain the skills related to Network fundamentals, Network access, IP connectivity, IP services, Security fundamentals, Automation and programmability
Gain knowledge in Security concepts, Security monitoring, Host-based analysis, Network intrusion analysis, Security policies and procedures
Design a solution to administer a complex network

ACNS Term 3

Azure Fundamentals
36
Implementing, Managing and Monitoring Azure Environment
40
Azure Architect Technologies
40
Azure Solutions Architect Design
40
Project-Azure Administration
24

Technologies

Microsoft Windows Azure

Career Opportunity

Windows Azure Administrator

Learning Outcome

Learn foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure
Implement, manage, and monitor identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment
Implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions, such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage
Implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions, including performing tasks related to security, migration, monitoring, high availability, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery
Implement and manage an on-premise and hybrid solution

ACNS Term 4

Information Security & Organizational Structure
32
Implementing and Operating Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)
40
Implementing Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI)
40
Ethical Hacking
40
Project-Ethical Hacking
32

Technologies

Graphical Network Simulator-3 (GNS3) or any other Router Simulation Software
Ethical Hacking Tools

Career Opportunity

Network Engineer
Ethical Hacker

Learning Outcome

Understand the roles and responsibilities in Information Security
Implement and Operate Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies including: Dual stack (IPv4 and IPv6) architecture, Virtualization. Infrastructure, Network assurance, Security, and Automation
Implement Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services including: Layer 3, VPN services, Infrastructure security, Infrastructure services, and Infrastructure automation
Use the latest commercial-grade hacking tools, techniques, and methodologies used by hackers and information security professionals to lawfully hack an organization
Exploit weaknesses in the network system by using the best hacking tools and suggest solutions to protect the network

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Why join Aptech

Join a diverse community of learners from around the world, expanding your network and perspectives.