COMPTIA NETWORK ENGINEER APPRENTICESHIP

This course covers the fundamentals of networking, from theoretical frameworks to practical applications and security considerations. We cover network models (OSI & TCP/IP), addressing systems, switching and routing principles, and the use of network tools. 

Over two days, learners will: 

• Identify the roles and functions of various network protocols and understand how ports direct traffic to specific services. 

• Grasp network hardware functions, deployment & maintenance best practices, and network software, understanding their role in functionality & management. 

• Understand how switches manage data flow within networks and learn different switching techniques. 

• Design and configure network addresses to optimise network efficiency, support scalability, and meet future business and security needs. 

This course prepares learners to step into management roles by developing professional skills, service management practices and advanced technical knowledge. Participants learn to prioritise and organise client and stakeholder requests, negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) and understand their responsibilities for securing infrastructure and complying with regulatory requirements.  

Over two days, learners will: 

• Learn how to draft and negotiate SLAs that define key performance indicators, roles and responsibilities, and service quality standards, while also monitoring and reporting on compliance. 

• Explore the network engineer’s role in cybersecurity and legislation, including threat mitigation, regulatory frameworks, and risk management practices. 

• Prioritise and resolve network issues in line with organisational responsibilities.

In this practical course, we explore modern physical and virtual networking environments, focusing on network optimisation, cloud infrastructure, and service integration. Learners gain skills to design, configure and maintain networks that support scalable, resilient business services while minimising downtime 

Over two days, learners will: 

• Master the use of physical and virtual network components (such as routers, switches, firewalls and virtual network interfaces) and media (cabling and wireless) to build robust, adaptable networks. 

• Explore cloud‑computing and virtualisation technologies to increase scalability, flexibility and cost‑effectiveness in network design and management. 

• Integrate and manage network services, such as DNS, DHCP and authentication, into existing environments to ensure performance, availability and security. 

This hands on course builds practical skills in proactive network management, focusing on troubleshooting, proactive maintenance and intelligent automation. Learners explore tools and techniques – both traditional and AI powered- to diagnose issues quickly, reduce downtime and maintain high performance across complex network environments.  

Over two days, learners will: 

• Analyse and evaluate maintenance and troubleshooting strategies to determine their effectiveness in different operational contexts. 

• Gain practical experience with diagnostic tools used to monitor network performance, identify faults and optimise operations. 

• Explore and integrate automated and AI‑powered tools to streamline network tasks, improve accuracy and reduce manual intervention.

This course explores critical network security topics and provides threat mitigation techniques that maintain performance standards while adhering to legal requirements. Participants gain technical skills and knowledge to safeguard IT assets against evolving security threats.  

Over two days, learners will: 

• Identify and understand various threats to networks and IT infrastructure and recognise how these threats impact organisational security. 

• Implement and manage security measures such as firewalls and antimalware solutions to protect against unauthorised access and potential harm. 

• Develop, implement and enforce organisational policies related to security, such as computer misuse and internet access guidelines. 

This course focuses on maintaining secure, stable and high performing networks during disruption or organisational change. Learners explore how to build resilient network infrastructure through change management, zero trust security principles and disaster recovery planning to keep critical services operational. 

Over two days, learners will: 

• Develop strategies to maintain business continuity and implement disaster recovery plans that minimise downtime and data loss.  

• Apply structured change management approaches when introducing new technologies or processes with minimal service disruption. 

• Explore modern resilience frameworks including, zero-trust networking and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to safeguard access and maintain service integrity.

This hands-on course gives apprentices the opportunity to apply and consolidate their technical knowledge in a realistic network simulation environment. Learners will strengthen their ability to build, optimise, and troubleshoot complex networks using tools like Packet Tracer, ensuring they can confidently respond to challenges in professional settings. 

Over two days, learners will: 

• Detect, analyse, and resolve a range of simulated network faults using structured troubleshooting techniques. 

• Install and configure network architecture within a simulation platform to optimise performance and ensure service continuity. 

• Practice explaining and justifying their technical decisions, developing fluency in problem-solving and diagnostic reasoning. 

• Complete targeted, scenario-based exercises designed to mirror common real-world network issues and infrastructure changes. 

This course covers the fundamentals of networking, from theoretical frameworks to practical applications and security considerations. We cover network models (OSI & TCP/IP), addressing systems, switching and routing principles, and the use of network tools. 

Over two days, learners will: 

• Identify the roles and functions of various network protocols and understand how ports direct traffic to specific services. 

• Grasp network hardware functions, deployment & maintenance best practices, and network software, understanding their role in functionality & management. 

• Understand how switches manage data flow within networks and learn different switching techniques. 

• Design and configure network addresses to optimise network efficiency, support scalability, and meet future business and security needs. 

This course prepares learners to step into management roles by developing professional skills, service management practices and advanced technical knowledge. Participants learn to prioritise and organise client and stakeholder requests, negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) and understand their responsibilities for securing infrastructure and complying with regulatory requirements.  

Over two days, learners will: 

• Learn how to draft and negotiate SLAs that define key performance indicators, roles and responsibilities, and service quality standards, while also monitoring and reporting on compliance. 

• Explore the network engineer’s role in cybersecurity and legislation, including threat mitigation, regulatory frameworks, and risk management practices. 

• Prioritise and resolve network issues in line with organisational responsibilities.

In this practical course, we explore modern physical and virtual networking environments, focusing on network optimisation, cloud infrastructure, and service integration. Learners gain skills to design, configure and maintain networks that support scalable, resilient business services while minimising downtime 

Over two days, learners will: 

• Master the use of physical and virtual network components (such as routers, switches, firewalls and virtual network interfaces) and media (cabling and wireless) to build robust, adaptable networks. 

• Explore cloud‑computing and virtualisation technologies to increase scalability, flexibility and cost‑effectiveness in network design and management. 

• Integrate and manage network services, such as DNS, DHCP and authentication, into existing environments to ensure performance, availability and security. 

This hands on course builds practical skills in proactive network management, focusing on troubleshooting, proactive maintenance and intelligent automation. Learners explore tools and techniques – both traditional and AI powered- to diagnose issues quickly, reduce downtime and maintain high performance across complex network environments.  

Over two days, learners will: 

• Analyse and evaluate maintenance and troubleshooting strategies to determine their effectiveness in different operational contexts. 

• Gain practical experience with diagnostic tools used to monitor network performance, identify faults and optimise operations. 

• Explore and integrate automated and AI‑powered tools to streamline network tasks, improve accuracy and reduce manual intervention.

This course explores critical network security topics and provides threat mitigation techniques that maintain performance standards while adhering to legal requirements. Participants gain technical skills and knowledge to safeguard IT assets against evolving security threats.  

Over two days, learners will: 

• Identify and understand various threats to networks and IT infrastructure and recognise how these threats impact organisational security. 

• Implement and manage security measures such as firewalls and antimalware solutions to protect against unauthorised access and potential harm. 

• Develop, implement and enforce organisational policies related to security, such as computer misuse and internet access guidelines. 

This course focuses on maintaining secure, stable and high performing networks during disruption or organisational change. Learners explore how to build resilient network infrastructure through change management, zero trust security principles and disaster recovery planning to keep critical services operational. 

Over two days, learners will: 

• Develop strategies to maintain business continuity and implement disaster recovery plans that minimise downtime and data loss.  

• Apply structured change management approaches when introducing new technologies or processes with minimal service disruption. 

• Explore modern resilience frameworks including, zero-trust networking and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to safeguard access and maintain service integrity.

This hands-on course gives apprentices the opportunity to apply and consolidate their technical knowledge in a realistic network simulation environment. Learners will strengthen their ability to build, optimise, and troubleshoot complex networks using tools like Packet Tracer, ensuring they can confidently respond to challenges in professional settings. 

Over two days, learners will: 

• Detect, analyse, and resolve a range of simulated network faults using structured troubleshooting techniques. 

• Install and configure network architecture within a simulation platform to optimise performance and ensure service continuity. 

• Practice explaining and justifying their technical decisions, developing fluency in problem-solving and diagnostic reasoning. 

• Complete targeted, scenario-based exercises designed to mirror common real-world network issues and infrastructure changes.