Klarheit
Information Technology

Network Administration and Security Essentials

Network Administration and Security Essentials gives participants the practical skills and confidence to perform at a higher level in information technology.

5 daysClassroomOnline
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Overview

This programme takes a hands on approach to information technology, moving beyond theory into the tools, techniques and decisions professionals face day to day. Network Administration and Security Essentials is structured so that every concept is tied back to a practical application delegates can use immediately.

The result is a cohort of professionals equipped to lead, influence and deliver stronger outcomes in information technology across their organisations.

Course objectives

  • Lead initiatives that strengthen information technology across a team or organisation.
  • Coordinate cross functional efforts that depend on strong information technology.
  • Design practical plans that put information technology frameworks into action.
  • Build a personal action plan for applying Network Administration and Security Essentials back at work.
  • Analyse case studies to draw out lessons relevant to information technology.
  • Strengthen stakeholder engagement and communication around information technology.
  • Assess risk and compliance considerations relevant to information technology.
  • Review emerging trends shaping the future of information technology.

Who should attend

  • Consultants and advisors specialising in information technology
  • Professionals transitioning into information technology focused roles
  • Supervisors seeking to strengthen their information technology capability
  • Senior executives shaping organisational strategy around information technology

Course outline

Module 1: Foundations of Information Technology

  • Walk through a step by step implementation checklist
  • Map stakeholder needs and expectations for information technology initiatives
  • Review sample templates and adapt them for your own organisation
  • Interpret data and metrics used to track information technology performance
  • Work through practical exercises and small group discussion

Module 2: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

  • Consider the ethical dimensions of decisions made in information technology
  • Map out a communication plan for engaging key stakeholders
  • Review a checklist of quick wins to apply immediately after the course
  • Break into syndicate groups to work through a realistic case study
  • Set measurable goals and success criteria for the weeks ahead

Module 3: Technology and Innovation in Information Technology

  • Review key concepts and terminology used in information technology
  • Analyse a real organisational setback and extract the lessons learned
  • Draft key performance indicators to monitor progress

Module 4: Case Studies and Practical Application

  • Identify common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Unpack a short reading and relate it back to daily practice
  • Receive facilitator feedback on individual and group work
  • Review recent research and thought leadership shaping information technology

Module 5: Planning and Implementation

  • Discuss how information technology varies across different sectors and regions
  • Role play a difficult conversation relevant to information technology
  • Benchmark current practice against recognised industry standards

Module 6: Data, Metrics and Performance Measurement

  • Test assumptions through a structured risk assessment exercise
  • Identify early warning signs of common project or process failures
  • Work through a short simulation exercise in pairs
  • Prioritise competing demands using a simple decision framework
  • Build a personal action plan for immediate use

Module 7: Action Planning and Implementation

  • Discuss current trends and the future direction of information technology
  • Capture lessons learned and share them with the wider group
  • Translate strategic goals into a practical implementation timeline
  • Practice giving and receiving structured peer feedback

Training methodology

  • Facilitated by practitioners with direct industry experience in the subject area.
  • Includes hands on exercises, group work and peer to peer learning.
  • Combines short input sessions with structured workshop activities.
  • Uses practical templates, checklists and tools that delegates can apply immediately.

Accreditation

Delegates who complete Network Administration and Security Essentials receive a Klarheit Certificate of Completion, recognising the hours of training undertaken and the topics covered. Certificates are issued at the close of the programme and can be used to support continuing professional development records.

Schedule

Upcoming sessions

Choose the city, date and delivery mode that works best for you or your team.

Victoria FallsNext
22 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026
USD 3,147Register
Johannesburg
8 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026
USD 3,545Register
Harare
18 Dec 2026 to 22 Dec 2026
USD 3,914Register
Harare
14 Feb 2027 to 18 Feb 2027
USD 3,923Register
Live Online
14 May 2027 to 18 May 2027
USD 2,600Register
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