Hardware and Networking is a rapidly growing sector in Information Technology that has created unabated demands for specialized professional expertise. With more and more industries adopting the digital route to conduct their business, the need for skilled and trained tech professionals for optimizing computer functionalities is constantly on the rise. This is where the necessity for pursuing a well-rounded course in Hardware and Networking emerges. Experts with specialized hardware and networking knowledge can work in various jobs ranging from help desk assistance on the network to field support or even as an internet support administrator. The usual career path begins with support, help desk, and support admin, further progressing to building virtual servers or LAN administrators.

Balsam IT’s Certificate Programme in Hardware and Networking is specially designed to cater to the ever-evolving industrial demands of today’s IT sector. It comprises both online teaching and on-site practical training. This two-month-long course boasts the best-in-class pedagogy established by the renowned faculty of Balsam IT.

With Balsam IT’s carefully designed certification course, aspirants can be confident of gaining direct entry into the field of hardware and networking. Aspirants might seek employment in public and private sector banks, financial institutions, universities, and other organizations that require the services of hardware and networking specialists to carry out their daily duties. The added advantage of being a qualified expert in this field allows them to establish their own business, delivering new services. Upon the successful completion of this program, students are expected to

• Develop appropriate critical thinking, decision-making, and associated cognitive skills
• Determine the different types of computers in existence, how they process data, and how individual nodal computer devices communicate with other computing devices and systems
• Assess networking basics as well as the advantages and disadvantages of network computing
• Determine the connection between computer networks, other communication networks (such as the telephone network), and the Internet
• Diagnose and troubleshoot computer errors, whether as an isolated nodal device or when connected to a network

The contents and standards of Balsam IT’s two-month-long Certificate Programme in Hardware and Networking are fully accredited by the National Accreditation Board.

• Fundamentals of Computer Technology
• Networking and Security
• Hardware Components
• Peripherals and Security Components
• Basic PC Troubleshooting Methodology
• Networking Components
• Models and Protocols Installation
• Configuring and troubleshooting networks

Candidates who have completed some training in hardware and networking and want to enhance their skills.

Candidates who have finished their high school or equivalent.

Jobs in the Hardware and Networking sector are generally divided into hardware services, security and infrastructure, and IT hardware and networking. Aspirants familiar with computers might want to investigate opportunities for a career in the hardware and networking fields. By the end of this program, students will become eligible for industry-specific job roles such as (but not limited to)

• System Administrator
• Network administrator
• System Engineer
• Technical Engineer/Computer Hardware Engineer
• Network Engineer
• Technical Support
• Help desk technician/Network support technician
• IT Technician
• IT Administrator
• Field Service Technician
• Security Database Development and Administration
• Intranet Specialist

Online instructions combined with on-site practical training.