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Network Engineer

In the age of digital transformation, computer systems and network engineers have become highly sought-after professionals. Learn more about this profession and how to pursue it

Experts: Olha Shlemko, Oleksii Besarab, Oleksandr Mamenko

Have you ever wondered how you can order something online, browse social media, or send messages to friends? It seems like these and other online processes have long been automated. However, few people know that network engineers are responsible for them. They design, implement, and maintain complex network systems that ensure the seamless operation of digital services. These professionals create conditions for the development of business, science, education, and other areas.

 

In an era of globalization and digital development, the profession of a network engineer has become highly relevant. It is a promising career with opportunities for growth in a field that is adapting to the challenges of the digital age.

 

The educational series was created in cooperation with Cisco as part of the global Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program, which brings together governments, industry, and academia to build sustainable, secure, and inclusive communities for the Diia.Education platform.

Format:
Education series
EKTS:
0.1
Languages:
Ukrainian, English
Topic:
New digital professions
For:
for new profession, for young people, for adults, for new job seekers
Skills:

HARD: Analyze development opportunities in the field of computer systems and networks, Analyze of network security basics at the basic levels, Distinguish between IaaS, PaaS and SaaS cloud computing models, Distinguish between international certifications for network engineers, Distinguish between local and wide area networks, Distinguish between TCP/IP protocols and the OSI model, Distinguish between tools for the daily work of an engineer, Engineer activities at different stages of the network life cycle, Identify basic network equipment, Identify current trends in the development of data centers, Identify different ways to get an education for an engineer, Recognize technologies for data protection, Recognize the main layers of networks and their basic communication protocols, Research methods for designing and configuring Wi-Fi wireless networks

Profession:
Network engineer

Program

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Get started

Episode 1. The role of network engineers

A brief overview of the network engineering industry and its main roles. Overview of the labor market, salaries, and career growth.
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Episode 2. How data is transmitted through the network

How data packets are formed and how different systems interact when transmitting data. Overview of network protocols and what functions they perform.
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Episode 3. Network equipment. Main roles and functions

Basic network equipment. The role and function of each device. This is the foundation of knowledge for network engineers.

Invited experts

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Olha Shlemko
Ex account manager, Cisco Ukraine
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Oleksii Besarab
Leader, Systems Engineering, Cisco Ukraine
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Oleksandr Mamenko
Systems Engineer, Cisco Ukraine

Partners

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Cisco Systems Inc.