UniJos Portfolio of Cisco Courses

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OS & IT Fundamental Courses

Whether you're a novice to the digital world or an aspiring SysAdmin or Programmer, the courses under this category will propel you forward. Advanced courses will also prepare you for career-ready certification. You will gain key IT skills such as desktop support & Linux that are foundational for ICT careers

1

Get Connected

1. Create accounts for Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
 2. Understand computer networking and how to browse and search the Internet.
3. Become familiar with Microsoft Windows and how to work with files and folders.
4. Identify common problems and implement solutions.

 This is for beginners, no prerequisite

5days

3days

2days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

2

IT Essentials

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot computers and mobile devices.
• Identify common security threats like phishing and spoofing.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using both real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Prepare for CompTIA A+ Certification.

 This is for intermediate, no prerequisite

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

3

NDG Linux Unhatched

 1. Basic installation and configuration of Linux software.
 2. Understand the basics of the Linux Command Line Interface (CLI).
 3. Interact with the Linux virtual machine.
4. Determine if Linux is for you or not.

 This is for beginners, no prerequisite

5days

3days

2days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

4

NDG Linux Essentials

 1. Acquire open source concepts and progressively master Linux commands.
2. Understand how Linux is used and the basics of its command line.
3. Become skilled at using the Linux virtual machine for experiments.
4. Prepare for LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (PDC).

 This is for intermediate, and if you are first timer with Linux, Unhatched Linux is a good prerequisite

4Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

NDG Linux I

    Gain a working knowledge of the Linux command line.
    Install and configure a computer running Linux.
    Configure basic networking using virtual machines.
    First course in 2-course series needed for preparing for LPIC-1 (Exam 101) Certification.

 This is for advanced, and Linux Essentials is prerequisite

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

5

NDG Linux II

     Augment your basic knowledge to become skilled in the Linux command line.
    Configure basic networking, using virtual machines running Linux.
    Perform scripting and data management; learn about interfaces, networking fundamentals and security.
    Prepare for certification LPIC-1 (Exam 102).

 This is for advanced, and Linux Essentials is prerequisite

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

Networking Courses

Practice and build real networking skills with certification-aligned curriculum. Networks are becoming more intelligent, programmable and software-driven. UniJos Cisco Networking Academy courses support this evolution and expose learners to new concepts and hands-on experiences. Best of all, these courses are tied to certifications and are among the most in-demand in the industry. Get started by choosing a course today.

1

Networking Essentials

     Plan and install a home or small business network using wireless technology, then connect it to the Internet.
    Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using Cisco Packet Tracer.
    Practice verifying and troubleshooting network and Internet connectivity.
    Recognize and mitigate security threats to a home network.

 This is for intermediate, no prerequisite

4Weeks

1Week

3Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

2

CCNA (Include CCNA1, CCNA2 & CCNA3)

     • Build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes.
• Configure routers, switches, and end devices to provide access to local and remote network resources and to enable end-to-end connectivity between remote devices.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Configure and troubleshoot connectivity a small network using security best practices.
• Work with routers, switches and wireless devices to configure and troubleshoot VLANs, Wireless LANs and Inter-VLAN routing.
• Configure and troubleshoot redundancy on a switched network using STP and EtherChannel.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Explain how to support available and reliable networks using dynamic addressing and first-hop redundancy protocols.
• Work with routers and switches using OSPF in point-to-point and multiaccess networks.
• Mitigate threats and enhance network security using access control lists and security best practices.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Understand virtualization, SDN, and how APIs and configuration management tools enable network automation.

 The CCNA1&2 are intermediate while CCNA3 is advanced, and either IT Essentials, Networking Essentials or both is/are prerequisite

6Months

3Months

3Weeks

Instructor-led

Physical or virtual / online class

3

CCNP Enterprise (include CCNP1 & CCNP2)

 • Implement advanced technologies to support a secure and scalable enterprise network architecture.
• Configure enterprise networks for high availability and optimized performance.
• Configure and manage secure site-to-site, remote-access, and wireless networks.
• Deepen your understanding of virtualization and network automation.
• Deploy advanced IPv4 and IPv6 technologies to support a scalable enterprise network architecture.
• Configure and manage secure site-to-site and remote-access networks using tunneling technologies.
• Optimize network performance using multi-protocol route redistribution and conditional forwarding.
• Implement secure mechanisms for network infrastructure and troubleshoot security threats.

 Both CCNP1&2 are advanced, and CCNA is prerequisite

6Months

3Months

1Month

Instructor-led

Physical or virtual / online class

Cybersecurity Courses

Develop in-demand skills to secure and defend networks. Cybersecurity professionals who can protect and defend an organization's network are in high-demand right now. Put your detective-like qualities to work by gaining knowledge toward a career in fighting cybercrime.

1

Introduction to Cybersecurity

     Learn what cybersecurity is and its potential impact to you.
    Understand the most common threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.
    Gain insights for how businesses protect their operations from attacks.
    Find the latest job trends and why cybersecurity continues to grow.

 This is for beginners, no prerequisite

5Days

3days

2days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

2

Cybersecurity Essentials

     Understand security controls for networks, servers and applications.
    Learn valuable security principals and how to develop compliant policies.
    Implement proper procedures for data confidentiality and availability.
    Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.

 This is for intermediate, and Introduction to Cybersecurity is a good prerequisite

2Weeks

4Days

2Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

3

CyberOps Associate

    Deepen knowledge in how best to detect and respond to security incidents.
    Gain job-ready, practical skills in cybersecurity operations.
    Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
    Prepare for Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate Certification.

 This is for intermediate, and Cybersecurity Essentials is a prerequisite

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led

Physical or virtual / online class

4

Network Security

     Develop an in-depth understanding of network security.
    Design, implement, and support security for networked devices and data.
    Earn critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
    Gain industry recognized skills aligned with the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.

 This is for advanced, and CCNA1 & CCNA2 are prerequisites

8Weeks

4Weeks

4Days

Instructor-led

Physical or virtual / online class

5

IoT Security

    Conduct end-to-end security assessments of IoT systems to demonstrate vulnerabilities.
    Gain hands-on experience with IoT prototypes using a Raspberry Pi.
    Recommend threat mitigation measures to minimize the risk in IoT solutions and networks.
    Become proficient using real-world penetration and vulnerability testing tools such as Kali Linux.

 This is for intermediate, and Introduction to IoT is prerequisite

4Weeks

1Week

3Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

IoT & Data Analytics

Learn to connect devices and harness the power of data with Internet of Things

1

Introduction to IoT

• Learn how the current digital transformation is creating unprecedented economic opportunity.
• Understand how the IoT is bridging the gap between operational and information technology systems.
• Discover how standard business processes are being transformed.
• The security concerns that must be considered when implementing IoT solutions.

 This is for beginners, no prerequisite

4Weeks

1Week

3Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things

    Learn how the current digital transformation is creating unprecedented economic opportunity.
    Understand how the IoT is bridging the gap between operational and information technology systems.
    Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using both real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
    Soft skills such as teamwork and articulating problems and solutions in a business context.

 This is for intermediate, and Introduction to IoT and Programming Essentials in Python are prerequisites

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

IoT Fundamentals: Big Data & Analytics

    Use Python to create code that reads data from sensors and stores it in a SQL database.
    Visualize, clean, manipulate and integrate data sets.
    Learn fundamental principles of Big Data platforms like Hadoop.
    Use storytelling to present insights gained from extracted data.

 This is for intermediate, and IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things is prerequisite

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

2

IoT Fundamentals: Hackathon & Playbook

 

    Identify a problem, create a design, then plan for an IoT solution.
    Develop a prototype of an IoT solution.
    Test and validate your prototype.
    Present IoT concept and solution to experts.

 This is for intermediate, prerequisite: IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things and/or Big Data & Analytics is recommended.

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

Programming Courses

Build certification-aligned skills in popular languages including Python, C and C++. Endless possibilities await for conceptualizing and creating software after you acquire the right programming skills. Each of our programming course prepares you for an industry recognized certification.

1

Programming Essentials in Python

     Think algorithmically – how to analyze a problem and translate it for a computer to process.
    Design, develop, and improve multi-module computer programs.
    Analyze and model real-life problems in Object-Oriented Programming categories.
    Understand a programmer's work in the software development process.
    Learn how a program is executed in a computer environment.
    Gain skills to create and develop your own programming portfolio.

 This is for intermediate, prerequisite: None

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

2

Programming Essentials in C

     Understand common computer programming concepts and write your own programs.
    Learn the syntax, semantics and basic data types of C.
    Apply programming skills using hands-on lab activities.
    Prepare for the C Programming Language Certified Associate Certification (CLA).

 This is for intermediate, prerequisite: None

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

3

Programming Essentials in C++

     Learn the syntax, semantics, and basic data type of C++.
    Understand principles of the object-oriented model.
    Implement and write in C++ and resolve typical implementation challenges via language libraries.
    Prepare for the C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification (CPA).

 This is for intermediate, prerequisite: None

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

4

Advanced Programming in C++

     Learn the C++ template mechanism and write your own C++ programs.
    Understand and use elements of the C++ STL library.
    Solve programming problems with STL-predefined classes and methods.
    Prepare for the C++ Certified Professional Programmer Certification (CPP).

 This is for advanced, prerequisite: Essentials in Programming C++ or equivalent knowledge required.

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

5

Advanced Programming in C

     Grow your knowledge of the syntax and semantics of the C language.
    Design and write C programs regardless of the hardware of software platform.
    Identify code bugs and solve complex problems using data structures and algorithms.
    Prepare for vendor-neutral C Certified Professional Programmer (CLP) Certification.

 This is for advanced, prerequisite: Essentials in Programming C or equivalent knowledge required.

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

Infrastructure Automation

Learn to make networks automated, trusted, and secure using the power of software. Join the digital transformation that’s changing the world. Today, everything is programmable, even the network. Build your software skills to automate networks and create new cutting-edge innovations.

1

DevNet Associate

     Practice software development skills, including Python, GIT, and common data formats (XML, JSON, and YAML).
    Become familiar with infrastructure automation using code, DevOps methodology, and microservices.
    Deploy applications as containers and use Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
    Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using Cisco Packet Tracer and virtual machines.

 This is for intermediate, prerequisite: Programming Essentials in Python and CCNA1 or equivalent knowledge is recommended.

8Weeks

1Week

4Days

Instructor-led

Physical or virtual / online class

2

Workshop: REST APIs

     Move from hearing buzzwords to having real hands-on experience with how “REST APIs” support the “Programmability” of applications.
    Learn why Python is the high-demand software language for network programmability, and use it with developer tools like JSON and Postman.
    Develop first application on a real-world cloud collaboration platform with Webex Teams.
    Join developer professional communities such as Cisco DevNet, GitHub, and Stack Overflow.

 This is for intermediate, prerequisite: Programming Essentials in Python or equivalent knowledge is recommended.

4Weeks

1Week

3Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

3

Workshop: Model-Driven programmability

     Use Python with RESTCONF and NETCONF APIs to retrieve and update the device's configuration.
    Describe a different approach to software-defined networking (SDN), including central application policy control.
    Use software concepts and tools relevant to network programmability including Python scripting, Git, JSON, Postman, and APIs.
    Join developer professional communities such as Cisco DevNet, GitHub, and Stack Overflow.

 This is for intermediate, prerequisite: Programming Essentials in Python and CCNA1 or equivalent knowledge is recommended.

4Weeks

1Week

3Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

Additional Courses

Become an effective problem solver. Supplement your technical expertise with entrepreneurial thinking, business development, and financial management skills.

1

Entrepreneurship

• Increase your self-confidence and personal ambition.
• Learn what it takes to start different kinds of businesses.
• Improve leadership skills and financial literacy.
• Become more customer-focused.

 This is for intermediate, prerequisite: none

4Weeks

1Week

3Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class

2

Packet Tracer (Simulator)

    Simulate data interactions traveling through a network.
    Visualize the network in both logical and physical modes.
    Apply skills through practice, using labs and Cisco Packet Tracer activities.
    Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
 (Get real world experience with this powerful network simulation tool built by Cisco. Practice building simple and complex networks across a variety of devices and extend beyond routers and switches. Create interconnected solutions for smart cities, homes, and enterprises.

Use Packet Tracer as a learning environment for instructional courses, distance learning, professional training, work planning or just to have some fun.)

 This is for beginners, prerequisite: none

1Week

3Days

2Days

Instructor-led, Online self-paced, or blended

Physical or virtual / online class