N+ Certification UNISA

N+ Certification UNISA. Below is a piece of constructive information on UNISA N+ Certification Course offered in the 2025/2026 Academic year.

N+ Certification is one of the best courses offered by the University of South Africa (UNISA). Details required to apply to study N+ Certification at UNISA can be found in the 2025/2026 UNISA Prospectus.

Applicants should carefully read the UNISA Requirements before they apply for the 2025/2026 UNISA Online Application.

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Details N+ Certification UNISA

computer networks (70025)

N+ Certification UNISA Purpose

This module introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, media, topologies, and hardware. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, security, and troubleshooting. After completing this course and completing the exercises, students will be equipped to select the best network design, hardware and software. Students will also acquire the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network.

N+ Certification UNISA Target group

This course is suitable for students who need to learn the technical skills and industry know-how required to begin an exciting career installing, configuring, and troubleshooting computer networks.

N+ Certification UNISA Admission requirements

Matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification.
Intermediate level experience in using computers and computer networks OR an introductory course in computer or telecommunication networks.

N+ Certification UNISA Duration

Year course

Language medium

English

N+ Certification UNISA Tuition method

This course is presented in a paperless, web-based mode. Students require a permanent e-mail address as well as a personal Internet connection, which may be at home or from work. An Internet Cafe solution is not a suitable Internet connection, since most of these types of connections do not allow for PDF readable formats, which is the basic format of all electronic notes of this course. Course notes are made available on the web and the download of the material is the responsibility of the student.

Kind of assessment

Note: Formative assessment and examination admission will comply with UNISA’s formative assessment rules and policies.
Formative assessment: Three assignments per module throughout the year.
Summative assessment: One non-venue based examination per module in October/November.

Syllabus/Course Content

MODULE 1

Introduction to Networking
Infrastructure and Documentation
Addressing
Protocols
Cabling
Wireless Networking

MODULE 2

Network Architecture
Segmentation
Wide Area Networking
Risk Management
Security in Network Design
Performance and Recovery

Course Fee

Web-based course (CSNW1W8: R 2 744 and CSNW2WA: R2 744). Total: R5 488 (full course fees payable on registration). The course fees include the textbook.

Study package

The prescribed book: CompTia Network+ Guide to Networks by Jill West, 9th Edition, 2022. Cengage Learning, ISBN-13: 978-0-357-508138, ISBN-10: 0-357-508130.

Course leader

Dr H.Abdullah
E-mail: ucl@unisa.ac.za

Registration information

URL: www.unisa.ac.za/ucl

Link to apply for the short course: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission/Short-Learning-Programmes

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