Course overview
Network Administration & Security: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Network Administration & Security. It covers the principles, the requirements of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ITIL 4 and COBIT 2019, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Network Administration & Security
- Apply the relevant requirements of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ITIL 4 and COBIT 2019
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for IT professionals, analysts, engineers and digital transformation teams with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ITIL 4 and COBIT 2019
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan – 11 Feb 2027 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 28 Feb – 4 Mar 2027 | Alexandria Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Mar 2027 | Baku Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Aug 2027 | Stockholm Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Aug – 3 Sep 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Jun 2028 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Sep 2028 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 9 Nov 2028 | Kuwait City Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Nov 2028 | Dammam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Jan – 9 Feb 2029 | Rome Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Apr 2029 | Stockholm Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Jun 2029 | Lagos Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Jul 2029 | Casablanca Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Jul – 10 Aug 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Jan 2030 | Dammam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Jan 2030 | Barcelona Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Feb – 7 Mar 2030 | Erbil Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Mar 2030 | London Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Mar 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |