IT Networking & Infrastructure Foundations: Protocols, Projects & Certification

Advance your IT infrastructure career by obtaining CompTIA Network+ certification, which covers skills such as troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks

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Payment Schedule

  • 50% of the course fee is due at the time of registration.
  • 25% is payable after 60 days from the start of your classes.
  • The remaining 25% is due after 120 days from the start of your classes.
  • This allows you to split your payments while continuing your course without interruption.

Course Highlights

  • Manage and troubleshoot a basic network infrastructure.
  • It provides best practices to improve organizational security posture.
  • Troubleshooting performance and connectivity issues.

About The Course

  • Comprehensive networking foundation for IT infrastructure and administration roles.
  • Career-building credentials for advancing in IT infrastructure or network administration.
  • Ideal for entry-level professionals with basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems.

Starting date - Saturday, September 13, 2025
Training Duration : 6 months (144 hrs).

Duration : 3 Hours.
Class Mode : Online.

Schedule : Weekend.
Saturday & Sunday : 10 AM to 1 PM.

Course Overview and Curriculum Outline

Month 1 : IT & Networking Foundations (Weeks 1–4)

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Saturday: What is IT? Hardware, Software, and Networks

Welcome & Icebreaker + What is Information Technology?

0–30 min

Computer Hardware Basics – CPU, RAM, Storage, Peripherals

30–65 min

Types of Software (System, Application, Utilities)

65–100 min

Introduction to Networks – LAN, WAN, Internet

100–140 min

Network Models and Standards Overview

140–180 min

Sunday: Operating Systems (Windows & Linux) Basics

Introduction to OS Concepts

0–30 min

Overview of Windows Architecture & Features

30–65 min

Overview of Linux Architecture & Features

65–100 min

File Systems, User Management

100–140 min

CLI vs GUI (Hands-on Terminal Intro)

140–180 min

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Saturday: Types of Networks & Topologies

PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN

0–30 min

Network Topologies (Bus, Star, Mesh, Ring)

30–65 min

Peer-to-Peer vs Client-Server Networks

65–100 min

Home vs Enterprise Networking

100–140 min

Network Communication Models

140–180 min

Sunday: Network Devices (Router, Switch, Modem, etc.)

Routers – Working and Configuration

0–30 min

Switches – MAC Address Table

30–65 min

Modems, Hubs, Bridges

65–100 min

Firewalls and Access Points

100–140 min

Introduction to Network Security Devices

140–180 min

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Saturday: Negotiation Skills

Negotiation fundamentals

0–30 min

Preparing for negotiations

30–65 min

Win-win negotiation strategies

65–100 min

Handling high-pressure negotiations

100–140 min

Closing negotiation deals

140–180 min

Sunday: Conflict Management

Types of conflicts in projects

0–30 min

Conflict resolution models

30–65 min

Mediation techniques

65–100 min

Preventing conflicts through planning

100–140 min

Real-life conflict resolution cases

140–180 min

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Saturday: Leadership Skills

Leadership styles in project management

0–30 min

Situational leadership approach

30–65 min

Building trust as a leader

65–100 min

Inspiring and motivating teams

100–140 min

Decision-making under pressure

140–180 min

Sunday: Mock Test & Interview Preparation

Review of closing & professional skills

0–30 min

MCQs on leadership, negotiation, ethics

30–65 min

Behavioral interview practice

65–100 min

Case study presentations

100–140 min

Feedback and readiness plan

140–180 min

Month 2 : Networking Protocols & Addressing (Weeks 5–8)

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Saturday: IP Addressing Continued – Subnetting Advanced

Subnetting Refresher

0–30 min

VLSM and FLSM Concepts

30–65 min

Binary Subnetting Practice

65–100 min

Subnetting Scenarios (Corporate Networks)

100–140 min

Hands-on Practice

140–180 min

Sunday: DHCP and DNS

What is DHCP?

0–30 min

Lease Time, Scope, Reservation

30–65 min

DNS Basics, FQDN, Resolution

65–100 min

Hands-on: Configure DHCP & DNS (Packet Tracer)

100–140 min

DNS Record Types

140–180 min

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Saturday: MAC Addressing and ARP

What is MAC Address?

0–30 min

ARP Process Explanation

30–65 min

IP-to-MAC Mapping

65–100 min

ARP Table Lookup (Hands-on)

100–140 min

Network Security Implications

140–180 min

Sunday: NAT & PAT

What is NAT?

0–30 min

Static vs Dynamic NAT

30–65 min

Port Address Translation (PAT)

65–100 min

NAT in Home & Enterprise Networks

100–140 min

Hands-on: Configure NAT

140–180 min

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Saturday: Negotiation Skills

Negotiation fundamentals

0–30 min

Preparing for negotiations

30–65 min

Win-win negotiation strategies

65–100 min

Handling high-pressure negotiations

100–140 min

Closing negotiation deals

140–180 min

Sunday: Conflict Management

Types of conflicts in projects

0–30 min

Conflict resolution models

30–65 min

Mediation techniques

65–100 min

Preventing conflicts through planning

100–140 min

Real-life conflict resolution cases

140–180 min

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Month 3 : Project Execution & Quality Management (Weeks 9–12)

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Saturday: Executing the Project Plan

Understanding execution phase objectives

0–30 min

Assigning tasks to team members

30–65 min

Managing deliverables and timelines

65–100 min

Coordinating cross-functional teams

100–140 min

Tools for tracking execution progress

140–180 min

Sunday: Directing and Managing Project Work

Role of a project manager in execution

0–30 min

Managing workflow and approvals

30–65 min

Handling scope changes during execution

65–100 min

Effective resource utilization

100–140 min

Performance reporting techniques

140–180 min

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Saturday: Quality Management Basics

Importance of quality in projects

0–30 min

Quality planning fundamentals

30–65 min

Quality assurance vs quality control

65–100 min

Common quality tools (Pareto chart, fishbone diagram)

100–140 min

Establishing quality standards

140–180 min

Sunday: Quality Assurance Implementation

QA process integration in projects

0–30 min

Continuous improvement models (PDCA, Kaizen)

30–65 min

Internal audits and reviews

65–100 min

Documenting QA results

100–140 min

Case study of QA in real projects

140–180 min

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Saturday: Negotiation Skills

Negotiation fundamentals

0–30 min

Preparing for negotiations

30–65 min

Win-win negotiation strategies

65–100 min

Handling high-pressure negotiations

100–140 min

Closing negotiation deals

140–180 min

Sunday: Conflict Management

Types of conflicts in projects

0–30 min

Conflict resolution models

30–65 min

Mediation techniques

65–100 min

Preventing conflicts through planning

100–140 min

Real-life conflict resolution cases

140–180 min

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Month 4 : Project Monitoring & Control (Weeks 13–16)

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Saturday: Monitoring Project Progress

Key metrics for tracking progress

0–30 min

Setting up monitoring systems

30–65 min

Data collection and reporting methods

65–100 min

Variance analysis techniques

100–140 min

Using dashboards for real-time monitoring

140–180 min

Sunday: Performance Measurement

Establishing KPIs

0–30 min

Measuring scope, time, and cost performance

30–65 min

Using Earned Value Management (EVM)

65–100 min

Forecasting project performance

100–140 min

Adjusting plans based on performance data

140–180 min

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Saturday: Change Management

Importance of managing changes

0–30 min

Change request process

30–65 min

Impact analysis of changes

65–100 min

Change approval workflows

100–140 min

Documenting and communicating changes

140–180 min

Sunday: Issue Tracking & Resolution

Identifying and logging project issues

0–30 min

Issue prioritization methods

30–65 min

Root cause analysis

65–100 min

Implementing corrective actions

100–140 min

Preventing issue recurrence

140–180 min

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Saturday: Negotiation Skills

Negotiation fundamentals

0–30 min

Preparing for negotiations

30–65 min

Win-win negotiation strategies

65–100 min

Handling high-pressure negotiations

100–140 min

Closing negotiation deals

140–180 min

Sunday: Conflict Management

Types of conflicts in projects

0–30 min

Conflict resolution models

30–65 min

Mediation techniques

65–100 min

Preventing conflicts through planning

100–140 min

Real-life conflict resolution cases

140–180 min

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Month 5 : Project Closing & Professional Skills (Weeks 17–20)

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Saturday: Project Closing Process

Steps in project closure

0–30 min

Deliverable verification and acceptance

30–65 min

Final performance reporting

65–100 min

Releasing resources and contracts

100–140 min

Closure documentation

140–180 min

Sunday: Lessons Learned

Importance of lessons learned

0–30 min

Gathering team feedback

30–65 min

Documenting best practices

65–100 min

Avoiding repeat mistakes

100–140 min

Creating a lessons learned repository

140–180 min

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Saturday: Professional Ethics in Project Management

Understanding PMI Code of Ethics

0–30 min

Ethical decision-making frameworks

30–65 min

Handling conflicts of interest

65–100 min

Building trust with stakeholders

100–140 min

Maintaining transparency

140–180 min

Sunday: Communication Mastery

Verbal & non-verbal communication

0–30 min

Active listening techniques

30–65 min

Presenting project updates effectively

65–100 min

Managing difficult conversations

100–140 min

Cross-cultural communication tips

140–180 min

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Saturday: Negotiation Skills

Negotiation fundamentals

0–30 min

Preparing for negotiations

30–65 min

Win-win negotiation strategies

65–100 min

Handling high-pressure negotiations

100–140 min

Closing negotiation deals

140–180 min

Sunday: Conflict Management

Types of conflicts in projects

0–30 min

Conflict resolution models

30–65 min

Mediation techniques

65–100 min

Preventing conflicts through planning

100–140 min

Real-life conflict resolution cases

140–180 min

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Saturday: Leadership Skills

Leadership styles in project management

0–30 min

Situational leadership approach

30–65 min

Building trust as a leader

65–100 min

Inspiring and motivating teams

100–140 min

Decision-making under pressure

140–180 min

Sunday: Mock Test & Interview Preparation

Review of closing & professional skills

0–30 min

MCQs on leadership, negotiation, ethics

30–65 min

Behavioral interview practice

65–100 min

Case study presentations

100–140 min

Feedback and readiness plan

140–180 min

Month 6 : Advanced Topics & Certification Prep (Weeks 21–24)

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Saturday: Emerging Trends in Project Management

Remote project management best practices

0–30 min

Sustainability in projects

30–65 min

Managing projects in disruptive environments

65–100 min

Digital transformation projects

100–140 min

Case study on emerging PM trends

140–180 min

Sunday: Certification Exam Strategies

Understanding PMP/CAPM exam formats

0–30 min

Key focus areas for certification success

30–65 min

Time management during exams

65–100 min

Practice question solving

100–140 min

Reviewing common pitfalls

140–180 min

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Saturday: Negotiation Skills

Negotiation fundamentals

0–30 min

Preparing for negotiations

30–65 min

Win-win negotiation strategies

65–100 min

Handling high-pressure negotiations

100–140 min

Closing negotiation deals

140–180 min

Sunday: Conflict Management

Types of conflicts in projects

0–30 min

Conflict resolution models

30–65 min

Mediation techniques

65–100 min

Preventing conflicts through planning

100–140 min

Real-life conflict resolution cases

140–180 min

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In the modern globalized world, any business, whether it is a small startup, a growing company, or a multinational company, runs on a system of complex networks. With the changes in technology and the movement of most of the work online, the core principles of IT networking still continue to be the foundation of a successful and secure digital architecture. These fundamentals are developing to be more of a necessity than an option, as far as the aspiring IT professional and graduate student in the US is concerned.

Our IT Networking and Fundamental Course is also developed at Viewsoft Academy with the appropriate and well-skilled knowledge that will instantly benefit you once you enter the job market. We apply more than just theory, and our curriculum is highly practical, equipping you with knowledge potentially in high-paying positions and preparing you to take a high-level certification exam. This course will be your first step to a successful career in technology, either as a newly graduated professional seeking a competitive advantage or as an IT professional interested in advancing your own expertise and knowledge base.

Why Networking in IT is a Smart Career Choice.

Networks are the foundation of the digital economy, and the workers running the networks are not replaceable. The transformation in the industry has not affected the high demand for skilled network administrators, technicians, and support specialists. As certain activities get automated, the value of human skills in the construction, protection, and problem capture of complex network systems becomes more vital than ever. An intensive course in IT networking equips you with the basics of staying in the field as well as navigating and evolving along with technological advancement.

Competitive Salaries: The pay at entry-level IT networking jobs is high. Recent information on ZipRecruiter indicates that the average entry-level Network Administrator in the USA currently earns around $81 749 annually, with the highest paid earning above $100,000. This course is your immediate gateway to that earning potential.

Job Stability: There will always be a need for professionals who can guarantee the upkeep of the online lifelines in companies. When you have a solid ability to network, you can become a big asset to the organization of interest.

A Springboard to a Higher Position: This course is a gateway or a springboard to a great number of positions. Whether you were a network support specialist, network engineer, network architect, or even a cybersecurity expert, your career will start with a good base.

Your Road to Recognition by Profession: Certifications and Competencies.

The employers are interested in individuals who are capable of showing real-life skills and professional development. The Viewsoft Academy offers an IT Networking and Fundamental Course that is specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge base to undertake multiple industry-standard certifications.

CompTIA Network+: Network+ is a vendor-neutral credential and is highly regarded as one of the trusted certification programs by successful professionals aiming to enter the field. It will show that you also have an in-depth knowledge of fundamental networking concepts, independent of what type of hardware or software you will end up working with. Our course offers the right training for this essential certification exam.

Cisco CCNA: Our course is designed to help career seekers in Cisco technology get the building blocks towards achieving the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification. We discuss the fundamental concepts of routing, switching, and network security, which we touch on as the focus of the CCNA exam.

Networking certification is something that makes you feel strong and helps attract attention as well as indicate your commitment to the profession. We are the people who are going to prepare you to pass that exam and be confident that you can pass these certification exams and shine in the job market.

The Viewsoft Academy Benefit: Future-oriented, personal experience-based, and comprehensive.

We realize how difficult it is to study rather intricate technical topics. This is why our course is founded on a structure of practical learning. The knowledge we teach as practitioners in the industry will be taught using a curriculum that reflects real-life scenarios.

Learn the Basics: We discuss all the basics of IT-based networking, such as the OSI model, TCP/IP, IP addressing (IPv4 and IPv6), subnetting, and all the network topologies. You will be fluent in the language of networking.

In Practice Labs Practice: The theory alone is not enough. Our course bears considerable lab sessions where you will set up routers and switches, debug network problems, and deploy security systems in a virtual environment. This is the real-life experience that makes our graduates unique.

Hone In-Demand Soft Skills: The course also touches on the other, less tangible, and transient skills that are most important to employers: how to troubleshoot methodically and professionally and how to solve logical problems clearly and effectively. You will also learn effective problem diagnosing and troubleshooting, and efficient ways of communicating technical problems to both technical and non-technical listeners.

Who Should Enroll?

This course would be ideal with respect to:

  • IT Professionals who are currently employed in the help desk or support team and wish to further their careers into network administration or engineering.
  • Individuals who are University Graduates in computer science, information technology, or a related area require the acquisition of applicable, on-the-job, hands-on skills to be distinguishable in the job market competition.
  • The professional who has a passion towards technology but lacks enough career mobility to switch and move into a better-paying, sustainably viable career.

Do not be scared of the complexity of networking. Our program breaks down the ideas and strengthens your faith in yourself, creating a clear and well-organized path to success.

Frequently Asked Question on IT Networking and Fundamental Course

Question 1. Can someone with no experience in IT take this course?
Answer: Yes, this is a program especially aimed at providing a link into the IT sphere. We begin with the simplest things and gradually develop your knowledge, so even some of you, who have never learned anything, can understand complicated material and master the skills that you should be able to demonstrate to have a successful career.
Answer: After the course is completed, you will be able to have entry-level positions like Network Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, or Junior Network Administrator. The roles that you may develop further, such as Network Engineer or Cybersecurity Analyst, are also prepared with the skills at an earlier stage of your experience.
Answer: The course is not a cram course, but the course curriculum is recapitulated with the requirements of major industry qualifications, including CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA. The practical and theoretical skills and knowledge that you will acquire will help you walk with great confidence to take these exams and pass them successfully.
Answer: The course is unique in that it offers a significant amount of practical learning. We offer a lot of lab work, as well as practical life situations, as opposed to purely theoretical programs. In this practical approach, exercises will make sure that you not only grasp concepts but also know how to use concepts to solve real-life problems.
Answer: Through your enrollment, you will have unlimited lifetime access to every course resource, such as videos, lectures, and lab guides. This means that you can revisit the content when you feel like brushing up or just learning more on a particular subject.
Answer: No, you do not. Every required software and tool, including our virtual lab environments, where we can use hands-on exercises, is included in the course fee. It just takes a stable internet connection and a computer.
Answer: We have no doubts about the quality of our program. In case you are not satisfied, we provide a 30-day money-back guarantee. In case you finish the course within 30 days in the first place and do not feel satisfied with the material supplied, you may request a complete refund.