Career Switchers looking for in-demand networking expertise

• Network Support and Field Engineers seeking multi-vendor skills
  
• Recent Graduates targeting telecom and ISP roles
  
• IT Professionals aiming to specialize in ISP and fiber networks
  
• Aspiring Network Engineers and Network Operations Technicians
  
  

• Familiarity with command line interfaces is a plus but not required
• Motivation to learn and grow professionally
  
• Fundamental networking knowledge (IP addressing, basic routing)
  
• Basic computer and internet skills
  
  

Industry Sectors

• Internet Service Providers (ISP) - NOC operations, customer support, network deployment
• Telecommunications Companies - Fiber optic networks, OLT/ONU management
• Enterprises & Corporates - Internal IT & NOC operations
• Managed Service Providers (MSPs) - Outsourced network monitoring & troubleshooting
• Data Centers & Cloud Service Providers - Network operations and monitoring
• System Integrators - Designing & deploying multi-vendor network solutions

NETWORK ADMINISTRATION OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE COURSE COVERED

• MODULE 1 : Cisco CCNA 200-301 
  
• MODULE 2 : MikroTik Certified Network (MTCNA, MTCRE, OLT) 
  
• MODULE 3 : Juniper Networks Associate (JNCIA-Junos) 
  
• MODULE 4 : Network Administration Special Module 
  
• MODULE 5 : Interview Preparation and Grooming Sessions 
  
• MODULE 6 : 3-Month ISP Internship Program

MODULE 1 : Networking & Cisco (CCNA 200-301)

• Networking Fundamentals, OSI & TCP/IP Models
  
• Cisco Devices & Hardware Components
  
• Cisco CLI Fundamentals
  
• Switching: VLANs, Trunking, Inter-VLAN Routing
  
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) & Redundancy
  
• IPv4 Addressing, Subnetting, VLSM, IPv6 Fundamentals
  
• Routing: Static, RIP, OSPFv2 & OSPFv3
  
• WAN Technologies & Connections
  
• DHCP, NAT, PAT, and ACLs
  
• Wireless LAN Fundamentals & Authentication
  
• Device Management, IOS Backup & Licensing
  
• Network Security: Port Security, Device Hardening
  
• Network Automation & Cisco DNA Overview
  

MODULE 2 : MikroTik Certified Network (MTCNA, MTCRE, OLT) 

• RouterOS Fundamentals & Winbox
  
• Static & Dynamic Routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP)
  
• Firewall Concepts, NAT Rules & Advanced Filtering
  
• Wireless Networking Standards & Security
  
• Bandwidth Management & Queues
  
• DHCP, DNS, PPPoE, and Hotspot Services
  
• OSPF, BGP & MPLS in ISP Networks
  
• VPN Technologies: GRE, PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
  
• VRRP & High Availability Concepts
  
• RouterOS Automation & Scripting
  
• Optical Line Terminal (OLT)
• Introduction to Passive Optical Networks (PON)
  
• OLT Architecture & Hardware Overview
  
• ONU/ONT Registration & Lifecycle Management
  
• VLAN & QoS in GPON/EPON Networks
  
• IPTV & Multicast over OLT
  
• Security in Fiber Networks
  
• Firmware Management & Backup Procedures
  
• OLT Monitoring & Fault Detection
  
• Troubleshooting Passive Optical Networks

MODULE 3 : Juniper Networks Associate (JNCIA-Junos) 

• Junos OS & Hardware Platforms Overview
  
• Junos CLI Modes & Configuration Hierarchy
  
• VLANs, STP & Layer 2 Forwarding
  
• IPv4/IPv6 Addressing in Junos
  
• Static Routing, OSPF, and BGP Concepts
  
• Junos Firewall Filters & Policies
  
• NAT & VPNs (GRE, IPSec)
  
• MPLS Concepts in Service Provider Networks
  
• Junos Automation & Scripting
  
• Monitoring, Logging & Troubleshooting
  

MODULE 4 : Network Administration Special Module 

• Network Infrastructure Components (Servers, Routers, Firewalls)
  
• Network Monitoring Tools (Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, SolarWinds)
  
• Incident Management & Escalation Process
  
• SLA, KPIs & Reporting Practices
  
• Ticketing Systems (Jira, ServiceNow)
  
• Security Awareness for Network Teams
  
• Documentation & Communication Skills
  
• Interview Preparation & Grooming
• Resume Writing for Networking Careers
  
• Common Technical & HR Interview Questions
  
• Soft Skills & Communication Development
  
• Career Guidance & ISP Market Trends
  
• LinkedIn Optimization & Personal Branding

MODULE 5 : Interview Preparation and Grooming Sessions 

• LinkedIn Optimization & Personal Branding
• Career Guidance & ISP Market Trends
  
• Soft Skills & Communication Development
  
• Common Technical & HR Interview Questions
  
• Resume Writing for Networking Careers
  
  

• Network Engineer / Network Administrator
• Network Support Engineer
• Junior Network Administrator
• ISP Technical Support Specialist
• Network Monitoring Technician
• Fiber Optic Network Technician
• Network Operations Analyst
• Multi-Vendor Network Specialist (Cisco, MikroTik, Juniper, OLT)

MODULE 1 : Cisco CCNA 200-301 Labs

• Initial Router & Switch Configuration
  
• IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing & Subnetting
  
• VLANs & Trunking Implementation
  
• Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration
  
• OSPF Configuration & Troubleshooting
  
• EtherChannel & Redundancy Setup
  
• ACLs, NAT & PAT Practical Labs
  
• DHCP Server Configuration
  
• Wireless LAN Setup with Authentication
  
• RADIUS Authentication Integration
  
• Device Hardening (SSH, Passwords, Policies)
  
• IOS Backup & Upgrade Labs
  
• Layer 2 & Layer 3 Troubleshooting
  

MODULE 2 : MikroTik Labs

• RouterOS Initial Setup & Winbox Configuration
  
• Static Routing & OSPF Configuration
  
• BGP Labs with Multiple Routers
  
• Firewall & NAT Rules Implementation
  
• Wireless Access Point Setup with Security
  
• DHCP, DNS, PPPoE, and Hotspot Labs
  
• Bandwidth Management with Queues
  
• VPN Setup: GRE, L2TP, PPTP, IPSec
  
• VRRP High Availability Testing
  
• MPLS Configuration & Testing
  
• RouterOS Scripting Practical Labs
  

MODULE 2 : OLT Labs

• OLT & ONU/ONT Physical Setup
  
• Initial OLT Configuration
  
• ONU Registration & Provisioning
  
• VLAN Setup for Triple Play Services
  
• QoS Configuration on OLT
  
• IPTV & Multicast Setup
  
• Implementing Security on OLT
  
• Firmware Upgrade on OLT
  
• Real-Time Alarm Monitoring
  
• ONU Connectivity Troubleshooting
  

MODULE 3 : Juniper Networks Associate (JNCIA-Junos) Labs

• Initial Junos Device Setup
  
• VLAN & STP Implementation
  
• Static & OSPF Routing Configuration
  
• BGP Configuration in ISP Topology
  
• Firewall Filter & NAT Implementation
  
• GRE & IPSec VPN Labs
  
• MPLS Configuration
  
• High Availability with VRRP
  
• Junos Automation with Scripts
  
• Device Monitoring & Troubleshooting
  

MODULE 4 : Network Administration Labs

• Zabbix, PRTG & Nagios Setup
  
• Configuring Device Alerts & Thresholds
  
• Fault Simulation & Incident Logging
  
• Ticket Creation, Assignment & Resolution
  
• SLA Violation Simulation & Reporting
  
• Outage Simulation & Recovery Steps
  
• Documentation & Report Preparation
  

MODULE 5 : Interview Preparation and Grooming Sessions 

• Resume Review Sessions
  
• Mock Technical Interviews (Cisco, MikroTik, OLT, Juniper)
  
• Mock HR Interviews with Feedback
  
• Group Discussion & Presentation Skills
  
• LinkedIn Profile Workshop
  

MODULE 6 : 3-Month ISP Internship Program

• Monitoring Routers, Switches & OLTs in Real-Time
  
• Customer Complaint Handling & Ticket Closure
  
• ONU/OLT Troubleshooting in Live Networks
  
• ISP Performance Monitoring with Tools
  
• Preparing Weekly Reports & Incident Documentation
  
• Final Project Case Study in ISP Operations

1. Institute-Level Examination (Diploma Certification)

At the end of the program, students must pass an internal diploma exam conducted by learnerup.

Format:

• Theory Exam - Multiple-choice & scenario-based questions.
• Lab Exam - Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting.
• Case Study & Project - Realistic ISP/NOC problem-solving with documentation.
• Viva/Oral Test - Technical Q&A and communication assessment.
• Internship Evaluation - Based on ISP internship performance, reports, and supervisor feedback.

Outcome:

• Students who pass all internal exams receive the Diploma in Network Administration of IT Infrastructure.

2. Vendor Certification Exams (Optional but Strongly Recommended)

During the diploma, students are prepared for multiple global vendor certifications. These are official exams conducted by the respective vendors:

Cisco (CCNA 200-301)

• Exam Code: 200-301
• Format: 120-minute online/proctored exam (MCQs, simulations, drag & drop)
• Focus Areas: Networking fundamentals, IPv4/IPv6, routing & switching, security, automation
• Validity: 3 years

MikroTik (MTCNA & MTCRE)

Exams:

• Format: Online exam at an authorized MikroTik Training Partner (60 questions, 1 hour)
• Focus Areas: RouterOS basics, IP addressing, firewall, routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP), VPNs, MPLS
• Validity: 3 years

Juniper (JNCIA-Junos)

• Exam Code: JN0-105
• Format: 90-minute online/proctored exam (65 MCQs)
• Focus Areas: Junos OS, routing/switching fundamentals, firewall filters, BGP, OSPF, automation basics
• Validity: 3 years

OLT / Fiber Networks (Institute Certificate)

• No universal vendor exam exists for OLT in Bangladesh.
• Students complete OLT Labs + Project and are awarded an Institute Specialization Certificate in OLT Configuration & Management.

3. Exam Pathways

• Diploma Certification (Institute-Level) - Mandatory for all students.
• Vendor Exams (Cisco, MikroTik, Juniper) - Optional, but recommended for global recognition.
• Students can bundle vendor exam vouchers with the diploma program for discounted rates.