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Introduction
Course overview
Enterprise networks must connect offices, data centres, cloud services and remote users reliably and securely. Modern approaches such as SD-WAN are changing how wide area networks are designed and managed.
This Aractech course covers network design principles, campus LAN design, WAN technologies, SD-WAN architecture and benefits, cloud connectivity, redundancy, performance, security integration and network design documentation. Participants design a network for a multi-site organisation.
The course suits network engineers and architects.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Apply enterprise network design principles
- Design campus LAN architectures
- Compare WAN technologies
- Design SD-WAN solutions
- Integrate cloud connectivity and security
- Document and justify network designs
Who should attend
Target audience
- Network engineers and architects
- Infrastructure managers
- IT managers
- Pre-sales engineers
- Network administrators
- Consultants
Methodology
Learning approach
- Design presentations
- Design workshop
- Case studies
- Vendor-neutral demonstrations
- Group reviews
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Design Principles
- Requirements gathering
- Hierarchical design
- Availability
- Coffee break
- Scalability
- Security by design
- Exercise: Requirements analysis
Day 2
Campus LAN
- Access, distribution and core
- VLAN design
- Wireless integration
- Coffee break
- Wireless integration (continued)
- Redundancy
- Management
- Workshop: Campus design
Day 3
WAN Technologies
- WAN options
- MPLS
- Internet links
- Performance
- Coffee break
- Performance (continued)
- Costs
- Exercise: WAN comparison
Day 4
SD-WAN and Cloud
- SD-WAN architecture
- Policies
- Cloud connectivity
- Security integration
- Coffee break
- Security integration (continued)
- Migration
- Case study: SD-WAN rollout
Day 5
Documentation and Operations
- Design documents
- Diagrams
- Monitoring
- Coffee break
- Monitoring (continued)
- Change management
- Lifecycle
- Capstone: Multi-site network design
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Enterprise Network Design: LAN, WAN and SD-WAN (IMCS-033) cover?
This course covers IT Management and Cyber Security through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Network engineers and architects, Infrastructure managers, IT managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Paris, Frankfurt, Dubai, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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