Nearly all processes in business, production, supply and administration are based on an IT infrastructure, of which a functioning corporate network is an essential component. The speed, redundancy and security of corporate networks require the use of up-to-date network technology in planning and operation. The development toward Industry 4.0 and smart grids also increasingly requires competencies in modern network technology, even for employees who are not primarily involved in network administration.

In this continuing education programme, participants learn concepts and the use of modern network technology, with a particular focus on practical application in the modern data network laboratory.

The course covers the design and testing of modern corporate networks, network protocols in the TCP/IP environment, basic configuration of routers and switches, implementation of virtual LANs (VLANs), network operation and troubleshooting under IPv4 and IPv6, static and dynamic routing (RIP, OSPF, VLANs) for IPv4/IPv6, network operation with access lists, NAT and DHCP.

The basic course in network technology also prepares students for the external Cisco CCENT (ICND1) examination.

The seminar is divided into three parts: Basic Network Technology Course, Advanced Network Technology Course, Advanced Network Security Course. These can be completed individually or in combination.

• The basic network technology course also prepares students for the external Cisco CCENT (ICND1) examination.
• Advanced course Network Technology prepares additionally for the external examination for Cisco CCNA (ICND2).
• Advanced course Network Security prepares additionally for the external Cisco CCNA Security examination.

Technicians from all industries who are entrusted with the planning and operation of IT infrastructure. Engineers who develop solutions in distributed environments; network administrators who want to expand their skills.

In the course, time- and location-independent self-learning units with animations, activities and exercises on the simulator are combined with attendance phases for practical application of what has been learned in the data network lab. This promotes a sustainable learning process and facilitates the transfer into the own company.

The curriculum and further information can be found in the flyer and in the download area.

• Dates: Upon request at weiterbildung(at)hsnr.de
  Expected to be twelve face-to-face sessions from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Registration deadline: --
• Number of participants: max. 10 persons
• Location: Krefeld South Campus

Participation fee: 1,630.00 € | Alumni 1,548.00 € | Meals included
Participation requirements: University degree or vocational training and at least three years of professional experience
Extent (workload): 150 h, thereof 48 h attendance, 6 ECTS
Degree: University certificate/ Certificate of attendance

• Dates: Upon request at weiterbildung(at)hsnr.de
  Expected to be eight face-to-face sessions from 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
• Registration deadline: --
• Number of participants: 10
• Location: Krefeld South Campus

• Participation fee: 1.290,00 € | Alumni 1.225,00 € | Catering included
• Participation requirements: University degree with at least one year of professional experience or other professional degree with at least three years of professional experience
• Extent (workload): 100 h, thereof 32 h attendance, 4 ECTS
• Degree: University certificate/ Certificate of attendance

• Dates: Upon request at weiterbildung(at)hsnr.de
  Expected to be ten face-to-face sessions from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Registration deadline: ---
• Maximum number of participants: 10
• Location: Krefeld South Campus

• Participation fee: 1.460,00 € | Alumni 1.387,00 € | Meals included
• Participation requirements: University degree or vocational training and at least three years of professional experience
• Extent (workload): 125 h, 40 h attendance, 5 ECTS
• Degree: University certificate/ Certificate of attendance

Three questions for your lecturer, Prof. Dr. Thomas Meuser:

Why is continuing education in network technology currently of interest to many professionals?
Increasing networking is penetrating more and more all areas of a company. It is no longer just PCs that are connected to servers, but increasingly also mobile devices, machines, appliances and telephony. New distributed applications are emerging and, in the wake of developments towards Industry 4.0 or Smart Home, the importance of modern corporate networks will increase dramatically. In this course, users, administrators, developers and service providers will acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills to understand the concepts of modern enterprise networks and apply them to their professional activities.

What are you particularly looking forward to in this university certificate course?
Participants always bring their own experiences and problems to the course. This expands the subject matter and reinforces the practical relevance of the content taught.

And what can participants look forward to?
The subject content is taught in an interactive, multimedia online curriculum. The course hours in the network lab are used to acquire practical skills in setting up, configuring and operating company networks. "Learning by Doing!"