Introduction to Networking Training in South Africa

  • Learn via: Online Instructor-Led / Classroom Based / Onsite
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Level: Fundamentals
  • Price: From EUR 31,962
  • Upcoming Date:
  • UK & South Africa Based Global Training Provider

This is an overview for both technical and non-technical professionals new to the networking environment. It covers the core networking concepts and components and introduces common hardware and software standards.

This course is a highly efficient way of gaining networking awareness and vocabulary. Equally, it provides the technical specialist with the grounding necessary to do further work in the networking field and is commonly used as a starter course before moving on to other further advanced networking courses.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location. Contact Us!

Prerequisites

Delegates should be familiar with MS Windows desktop and command line operations.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn how to Connect a PC to a Network
  • Learn how to interrogate the PC and Network to identify simple problems
  • Learn about the various equipment used in Networking
  • Gain an understanding of the protocols and communication techniques used by Networks
  • Learn about the Internet Addressing protocols
  • Learn How to connect Local Networks together

Training Outline

Module 1 – Local Area Networks

  • Network concepts
  • Local Area Networks - Ethernet
  • Standards bodies - the IEEE
  • Segments, frames and addressing
  • Ethernet MAC addressing
  • Types of data delivery
  • The DIX (Ethernet version II) frame
  • LAN hardware – switches
  • Switch operation
  • Network protocol analysers
  • Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet transmission over copper cables
  • Fibre Optic media
  • Wireless Local Area Networking
  • Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
  • Port-based VLANs
  • Inter-VLAN communication

Module 2 – The Internet Architecture and protocol

  • The Internet Protocol
  • The Internet
  • Standards bodies - the Internet
  • TCP/IP architecture
  • The TCP/IP suite
  • Standards bodies – the ISO
  • The ISO OSI 7-layer model
  • Layers and protocol encapsulation
  • Internet Protocol addressing
  • Internet Protocol routing
  • Original IPv4 address classes
  • Multicast addresses
  • IPv4 reserved addresses
  • IPv4 address assignment
  • IPv4 private network addressing

Module 3 – IP Address Resolution

  • Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
  • The Default GateWay (DGW)
  • Connecting hosts - same network
  • Connecting hosts - different network

Module 4 – IPv4 Address Limitations

  • Limitations of the classful system
  • Subnet extensions
  • Subnet mask application
  • 255.0.0.0 subnet mask application
  • 255.255.0.0 subnet mask application
  • 255.255.255.0 subnet mask application
  • Default subnet masks

Module 5 – IP Address Allocation

  • IP address allocation
  • Dynamic IP address allocation - DHCP
  • Windows DHCP commands

Module 6 – Internet Control Message Protocol

  • Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
  • Ping
  • Traceroute (tracert)

Module 7 – IP Routing

  • Routers and routing
  • Static routing
  • Dynamic routing
  • Dynamic routing protocols

Module 8 – Host to Host Communication

  • TCP concepts
  • TCP/UDP ports and port numbers
  • TCP connection set-up
  • Simple reliability
  • User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

Module 9 – IPv4 Network Address Translation (NAT)

  • Address translation
  • Dynamic NAT with Port Address Translation - full cone NAT
  • Restricted Cone NAT
  • Port restricted cone NAT
  • Symmetric NAT

Module 10 – The Application Layer

  • The Domain Name System
  • The Domain Name space
  • Global DNS structure
  • Windows DNS configuration
  • Testing DNS

Why Choose Us

Experience Introduction to Networking in South Africa through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment, accessible from your home, office, or any location. Connect with expert trainers in real time and bring the energy of classroom learning into the digital experience.

  • Live Instructor-Led Sessions: Join scheduled training sessions with your instructor and fellow delegates in real time.
  • Interactive Learning Experience: Take part in discussions, practical exercises, group activities, and Q&A sessions throughout the course.
  • Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
  • Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's long-standing experience in delivering professional training since 1995.
  • Flexible and Scalable Delivery: Access live virtual classrooms from South Africa and worldwide, with flexible planning options for individual and corporate training needs.

Experience Introduction to Networking in a focused classroom environment in South Africa. Bilginç IT Academy's carefully selected training venues provide a professional setting where delegates can interact directly with expert trainers and peers.

  • Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive field experience and real-world knowledge.
  • Professional Training Venues: Attend courses in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
  • Focused Classroom Experience: Benefit from limited class sizes that encourage discussion, interaction, and personalized support.
  • Quality-Driven Learning: Develop practical skills through structured, up-to-date, and professionally designed training content.

Meet your team's training needs with Bilginç IT Academy's onsite Introduction to Networking in South Africa solution, delivered at your office or preferred location. Align your team's development with your business goals through a training experience tailored to your organization.

  • Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your organization's projects, team structure, and specific business requirements.
  • Time and Cost Efficiency: Reduce travel, accommodation, and operational costs while maximizing the value of your training investment.
  • Team-Focused Learning: Help your employees develop around the same knowledge base and strengthen collaboration across your organization.
  • Simplified Planning and Tracking: Manage the training process, participant development, and organizational requirements with greater control.


Contact us for more detail about our trainings and for all other enquiries!

Introduction to Networking Training Course in South Africa Schedule

Join our public courses in our South Africa facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location.
13 July 2026 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
EUR 31,962
01 August 2026 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
EUR 31,962
03 August 2026 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
EUR 31,962
10 August 2026 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
EUR 31,962
26 August 2026 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
EUR 31,962
12 September 2026 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
EUR 31,962
24 September 2026 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
EUR 31,962
02 October 2026 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
EUR 31,962

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