Part-Time Short Learning Programme CertificateNetwork Support Technician (N+) Saturday classes start 5 July 2025
This Short Learning Programme (SLP) is designed for students who would enjoy the networking environment. This programme will expose you to networking, troubleshooting and implementation of networks. It is the aim of this SLP to prepare you for the optional external CompTIA N+ international examination through tuition, practice, formative and summative assessment.
Programme outline
The following topics will be covered in the programme:
Admission requirements
You are required to have knowledge, comprehension and application of the English language at NQF Level 2 / Grade 10 or equivalent. Basic computer knowledge and mouse-skills are essential.
How will I be certified on completion of this programme?
On successful completion of the programme you will be awarded a Unigrad Short Learning Programme Certificate in Network Support (N+).
You have the option to write the international CompTIA exam and received an additional CompTIA N+ certificate on successful completion of the CompTIA exam.
Duration
12 Saturday classes (13:00 – 16:00)
Programme fee
Contact Unigrad and speak to any student career consultant for course fee information.
Are there any additional costs?
No. Prescribed course material and the Unigrad College internal exam for the short learning programme are included. *The international CompTIA exams are an optional extra.
What is a Short Learning Programme?
The modern business world demands a vast variety of skills and abilities. Unigrad offers an extensive range of short learning programmes particularly designed to address these demands by enhancing the quality of skills and knowledge available to the workplace. These short learning programmes are typically aimed at working adults, or those seeking employment and whilst they are not full qualifications, such as those appearing on the NQF and registered with SAQA, their benefit lies in their rapid and significant improvement to skill and knowledge levels of the student. This makes short learning programmes ideal for people who need to upgrade their CV’s, but do not have the time or finances to engage in a lengthy course of study.
Interested?
Network Models
- OSI Model
- TCP/IP Model
- Frames and Packets
Cabling and Topology
Ethernet Basics
- CSMA/CD
- Switches
Modern Ethernet
- Ethernet Evolution- Gigabit Ethernet
Installing a Physical Network
TCP/IP Basics
- IP Addresses
- CIDR and sub-netting
Routing
- NAT
TCP/IP Applications
- TCP, UDP and Port Numbers
Network Naming
- DNS
Securing TCP/IP
- Encryption
- Authentication
- Authorisation
Advanced Networking Devices
IPv6Wireless
Networking
Virtualisation & Cloud Computing
Managing Risk
Protecting your Network
Network Monitoring
Network troubleshooting
PART-TIMEShort Learning Network Support Technician (N+) ProgrammesSaturday classes start 5 July 2025
This Short Learning Programme (SLP) is designed for students who would enjoy the networking environment. This programme will expose you to networking, troubleshooting and implementation of networks. It is the aim of this SLP to prepare you for the optional external CompTIA N+ international examination through tuition, practice, formative and summative assessment.
Programme outline
The following topics will be covered in the programme:
Admission requirements
You are required to have knowledge, comprehension and application of the English language at NQF Level 2 / Grade 10 or equivalent. Basic computer knowledge and mouse-skills are essential.
How will I be certified on completion of this programme?
On successful completion of the programme you will be awarded a Unigrad Short Learning Programme Certificate in Network Support (N+).
You have the option to write the international CompTIA exam and received an additional CompTIA N+ certificate on successful completion of the CompTIA exam.
Duration
12 Saturday classes (13:00 – 16:00)
Programme fee
Contact Unigrad and speak to any student career consultant for course fee information.
Are there any additional costs?
No. Prescribed course material and the Unigrad College internal exam for the short learning programme are included. *The international CompTIA exams are an optional extra.
What is a Short Learning Programme?
The modern business world demands a vast variety of skills and abilities. Unigrad offers an extensive range of short learning programmes particularly designed to address these demands by enhancing the quality of skills and knowledge available to the workplace. These short learning programmes are typically aimed at working adults, or those seeking employment and whilst they are not full qualifications, such as those appearing on the NQF and registered with SAQA, their benefit lies in their rapid and significant improvement to skill and knowledge levels of the student. This makes short learning programmes ideal for people who need to upgrade their CV’s, but do not have the time or finances to engage in a lengthy course of study.
Network Models
- OSI Model
- TCP/IP Model
- Frames and Packets
Cabling and Topology
Ethernet Basics
- CSMA/CD
- Switches
Modern Ethernet
- Ethernet Evolution- Gigabit Ethernet
Installing a Physical Network
TCP/IP Basics
- IP Addresses
- CIDR and sub-netting
Routing
- NAT
TCP/IP Applications
- TCP, UDP and Port Numbers
Network Naming
- DNS
Securing TCP/IP
- Encryption
- Authentication
- Authorisation
Advanced Networking Devices
IPv6Wireless
Networking
Virtualisation & Cloud Computing
Managing Risk
Protecting your Network
Network Monitoring
Network troubleshooting
Interested?