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Computer Networking

Computer Networking specialists are an integral component of any organization striving for success in today's wired workplace. In fact, everyone from programmers to technical support staff — the entire I.T. department — needs to be grounded in networking fundamentals and well versed in the latest technologies and troubleshooting tactics.

Whether your employees are trying to expand their skill set or they're preparing for certification, Workforce Development programs from Penn Foster can help them reach their career goals with comprehensive computer networking skills training.

Affordable and user-friendly courses cover the basics of telecommunications and networking, specific networking systems, and topics on networking for UNIX, LINUX, Windows, and other operating systems. Click on a link below to learn about a specific course, including content, delivery method, and required equipment and materials.

Computer Networking Course List

Telecommunications Curriculum

Audience: Telecommunications Industry knowledge workers; Network Managers and Designers; Technical Support; Equipment and Services Sales and Support.

Public Telephone Network (X26)

Telecommunications Technologies (X27)

Communications Services (X30)

ISDN Technologies and Applications (X50)

Data Communications Curriculum

Audience: Hardware and Software Engineers; Systems Analysts; Data Communications Managers and Administrators; Network Designers; Technical Support; Network Administrators; Systems Engineers; Equipment Technicians; Equipment and Services Sales and Support.

Data Communications: Basics (X45)

Data Communications: Networks (X46)

Data Communications: Equipment (X47)

Data Communications: Protocols (X51)

X.25 Networks and Standards (X52)

Networking Concepts Curriculum

Audience: Telecommunications, Data Communications, and Office Automation industry knowledge workers; Network Managers, Designers, and Administrators; Systems Analysts; Design Engineers; Systems Engineers; Technical Managers.

Fundamentals of Networking PCs (X101)

Network Technologies (X102)

Local Area Networks Fundamentals (X48)

Local Area Networks Interconnections (X49)

Networking Fundamentals (VB69XX)

Linux

Audience: Students take the course pertaining to the operating system used within your organization. Network and System Managers and Administrators; PC and Help Desk Support.

Linux Made Easy (X103)

Novell

Note: Completion of this curriculum prepares the individual for the Novell 3.1 Certified NetWare Administrator examination.

Understanding LANs for NetWare Administrators and Users (X54)

Novell NetWare (3.1x) System Administration, Part 1: Fundamentals, File Structure and Security (X62)

Novell NetWare (3.1x) System Administration, Part 2: Advanced Features (X68)

UNIX

UNIX Made Easy (X31)

Windows

Note: Completion of this curriculum prepares the individual for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) examination.

Networking with Windows NT 4 (X119)

Administering Windows NT 4 Networks (X150)

Network Certification

Audience: Network Plus (+) Parts 1 and 2, help to prepare students for certification in accordance with the knowledge standards established by the Comp TIA consortium.

Network Plus (+), Part 1 (X104)

Network Plus (+), Part 2 (X105)