Advanced Certificate in Network Performance: A Data-Driven Approach

• Advanced Network Analytics: Understanding network data and using it to improve performance is a key aspect of this advanced certificate program. Students will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret network data using various tools and techniques. They will also learn how to use this data to optimize network performance and troubleshoot issues. • Network Design and Architecture: This unit will cover the fundamental principles of network design and architecture. Students will learn about different network topologies, protocols, and architectures, and how to design and implement networks that meet specific performance requirements. • Network Security: Security is a critical aspect of network performance, and this unit will cover the key concepts and techniques used to secure networks. Students will learn about network firewalls, access control, encryption, and other security measures, and how to implement them to ensure network integrity and confidentiality. • Network Monitoring and Management: This unit will cover the tools and techniques used to monitor and manage network performance. Students will learn how to use network management systems (NMS) to monitor network traffic, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot issues. They will also learn how to use network automation tools to manage network configurations and updates. • Quality of Service (QoS): QoS is a critical aspect of network performance, and this unit will cover the key concepts and techniques used to ensure QoS in networks. Students will learn about traffic shaping, queuing, and other QoS mechanisms, and how to implement them to ensure that critical applications get the bandwidth they need. • Cloud Networking: Cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular, and this unit will cover the key concepts and techniques used in cloud networking. Students will learn about virtual networks, software-defined networking (SDN), and other cloud networking technologies, and how to use them to build scalable and high-performance cloud networks. • Network Virtualization: Network virtualization is a powerful technology that allows multiple virtual networks to run on a single physical network. This unit will cover the key concepts and techniques used in network virtualization, and how to use them to build flexible and scalable networks. • Wireless Networking: Wireless networking is becoming increasingly important, and this unit will cover the key concepts and techniques used in wireless networking. Students will learn about different wireless technologies, such as Wi-Fi, cellular,