Akamai Network Engineering

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12 weeks, 10 hours a week

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Prepare for a career in network operations, a pivotal field ensuring the efficiency and security of organizational and network infrastructures. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills like Python, Linux, and IT security fundamentals to get job-ready in 3 months or less, with no prior degree or experience required. Network Operations Engineers play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of an organization’s network infrastructure, thereby enabling the smooth operation of business-critical applications and services. This program will teach you foundational network skills employers are seeking for entry-level network operations roles, including database design, IP protocols, data management, and more. You’ll work with a variety of data sources and project scenarios to gain practical experience with resolving complex network problems. Whether you aspire to safeguard network integrity or optimize system performance, this program provides the foundation for a dynamic career path. Due to increased reliance on computer networks, the demand for network engineers continues to grow, with a median salary of $95,000. Upon successful completion of the program, you will emerge with a diverse portfolio of projects showcasing your practical expertise. Additionally, you will receive a Professional Certificate from Akamai, recognized by employers worldwide, validating your readiness for entry-level network operations positions.

Syllabus

Course 1: Operating Systems Fundamentals
Course 2: Networking Fundamentals
Course 3: Managing Relational Databases
Course 4: Python Scripting Fundamentals
Course 5: Introduction to IT Security

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1 day 6 hours 26 minutes
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The Operating Systems Fundamentals course provides a comprehensive introduction to Linux and equips you with a foundation in this widely used open-source operating system. You will learn about various Linux distributions and the concept of Copyleft, gaining valuable knowledge on different system configurations. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: ● Understand and use shell commands to extract basic system information and seek help from the operating system ● Mange Linux file systems, manage disks and directories, work with absolute and relative paths, and organize, backup, and restore files effectively ● Work with text files from the shell and employ expressions to search files and directories ● Apply security principles to set permissions and ownership ● Mange jobs, processes, the boot process, and also system settings including SELinux In addition, you will acquire hands-on experience on how to build your own Linux machine using virtualization, which they will use for all the lab assignments given throughout the course. You’ll complete a capstone project, showcasing the skills you have learned throughout the course.
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22 hours 57 minutes
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In Introduction to IT Security, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of security management. You’ll learn about risk assessment and management concepts, analyze quantitative and qualitative risk, and familiarize yourself with various types of security controls. Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to: ● Understand the security management process ● Harden endpoint devices including mobile and IoT devices ● Manage incident responses effectively and plan for business continuity ● Implement network security including firewalls, IDS/IPS, wireless security, remote access, and cloud computing Throughout this course, hands-on labs will enable you to apply security concepts to real-world scenarios. These range from practicing the application of security to networks, hacking simulations, to forensic simulations. At the end of this course, you’ll complete a capstone project, allowing you to showcase the knowledge and skills you learned throughout the course.
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In Managing Relational Databases, you’ll learn about their structure, design, and use of primary and foreign key fields equipping you with foundational knowledge. Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to: ● Master the use of Structured Query Language (SQL) and use it to analyze database structures ● Create and manage databases, tables, and records ● Conduct data analysis using basic SQL queries, conditional statements, and logical comparison ● Control output data using SQL ● Create complex queries using joins, and subqueries Throughout this course, hands-on labs will provide practical experience in working with SQL and manipulating databases. At the end of this course, you’ll complete a capstone project, allowing you to showcase the knowledge and skills you learned throughout the course.
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In the Networking Fundamentals course, you’ll learn the basic principles of network theory and terminology. This includes understanding network components, node functions, different types of networks, and network models. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: ● Understand network theory, terminology, and models ● Implement the OSI model and TCP/IP, including encapsulation and network protocols ● Master the use of networking hardware like switches and routers ● Troubleshoot wired and wireless networks using tools like packet sniffers In addition, you’ll work with software that simulates sophisticated networks, helping you gain practical, hands-on experience. At the end of the course, you’ll complete a capstone project, demonstrating your comprehensive understanding of the course material.
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1 day 9 hours 14 minutes
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In Python Scripting Fundamentals, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of Python, starting with the programming process, its history, and the fundamentals of writing Python code. You’ll gain foundational knowledge of Python syntax, variables, data types, and functions. Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to: ● Understand the programming process and the history of Python ● Navigate complex variable types like lists, tuples, sets, ranges, and dictionaries ● Write code to process sequences ● Manage web form data efficiently Throughout this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience by developing four applications from scratch: an age calculator, a word guessing game, a lemonade stand game, and a text-based adventure game. At the end of this course, you’ll complete a capstone project, allowing you to showcase your ability to apply your Python skills proficiently.