Course Overview
DS-003 NETS Certified Network Automation Skills & DevOps Essentials
This training course provides a fundamental understanding of Automation in general and Network Automation in particular and practical skills required to function as a junior Automation Engineer with essential skills for network, cloud and IT infrastructure automation. The training program is for those who have new or limited IT skills who are looking to enhance their current skills.
This 30 hours/5 days program includes skills exercise including Basic concept of Automation, Network Automation, Tools and associated concepts that are essential for deploying and managing automation tasks including practical hands-on skills which are essential to kickstart advanced automation career.
| Training Reference | NETS/2025/DS/DS-003/V2 |
| Title | Certified Network Automation Skills & DevOps Essentials |
| Level | Introductory to Intermediate (L1-L2) |
| Audience | Fresh Graduate, Diploma Holders, IT technicians and those with basic IT knowledge and passion to learn |
| Format | 30hours/5 Days/six weekends Theory and Practical |
| Course Title | Network Automation Skills and DevOps Essentials |
| Objective and Expectations |
There is high demand for professionals with network automation and IT infrastructure automation skills due to the increasing application of cloud -based, distributed IT infrastructure and connected devices. Companies across industries are seeking individuals capable of designing, developing, deploying and managing connected IT infrastructure with near full automation of services and applications.
Pre-requisites for the course:
Skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 course 2. Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking 3. Familiarity with basics of networking, network provisioning, configuration and associated tools.
Main Expectations:
The instructors/trainers are experienced enough to be able to identify the training needs for the possible market roles available out there. Moreover, they also work on the strengths and weaknesses of each individual trainee and prepare them for market roles during or after the training.
i. Specially designed practical/lab tasks to be performed by the ii. NETS HR Team will later work closely with all trained/qualified candidates and conduct awareness around the job placement support. Moreover, the trainees would also be encouraged to venture into self-employment and be exposed to the main requirements in this regard. iii. Training feedback is obtained from each individual trainee after every session and information/suggestions gathered is used for future improvement. Lastly, evaluation of the competencies acquired by the trainees will be done at various stages of the training and a proper record of the same will be maintained. Suffice to say that for such evaluations, practical tasks would be designed by the trainers to gauge the problem-solving abilities of the trainees. |
| Learning Outcome of the Course |
By the end of the course the trainees will be able to have following competencies and skills. · Learn in-demand skills for Automation career·Understand essentials concepts and tools with hands-on lab· Kickstart advanced automation skills |
| Course Execution Plan |
Total duration of course: 30 hours (5 days) Class hours: 6 hours per day Theory: 40%/Practical: 60% Total hours: 30 Hours |
| Companies Offering Jobs in the respective trade |
Public/Private industries including: 1. All Enterprises & SMEs across industries2. IT Services Companies/Technology Vendors 3. System Integrators |
| Job Opportunities | · Network Automation/IT Infrastructure Automation technician
· Data center technicians with Automation skills |
| No. of Students | 10-15 |
| Learning Place | Classroom / Lab / Online/Blended |
| Instructional Resources |
· Cisco Network Automation Training materials
· International Certification courses on Datacenter and Cloud · Videos and Tutorial on YouTube |
| Field Attachment & Internship/Job Placement | After successful classroom training, trainees will be placed for 2-3 weeks field training with senior technicians as shadow technicians to gain confidence of independent working and skill development to perform the task assigned.
It is most likely that the top 2-3 trainees, based on their performance and assessment, will be offered full-time jobs with NETS International or other career options. |
Target audiences
- Fresh Graduate, Diploma Holders, IT technicians and those with basic IT knowledge and passion to learn
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 5 Lessons
- 5 Days
- Module 11
- Module 21
- Module 31
- Module 41
- Module 51
