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Future Skills Short Course

Software Defined Networking

Transition your career into the world of software defined networking (SDN) and learn how to deploy cutting edge solutions with network functions virtualisation (NFV). Learn this highly in-demand skillset and be ready for the future, today.

Prerequisites
None
Time commitment
6 weeks (8-10 hours per week)
Prerequisites
None
Time commitment
6 weeks (8-10 hours per week)
Teaming up with the best in industry, our courses lean into the future of work to deliver the best in structured, mentor-supported, 100% online education.

SDN is an approach to network management that enables fast, programmatically efficient networks beyond conventional firmware or hardware. For communication service providers (CSPs) such as Telstra, the need to transform their network infrastructure has seen a rise in SDN technology and the deployment of network functions in a digital network functions virtualisation (NFV) form.

As the benefits of SDN NFV are being realised globally, there is a huge demand and skill shortage for SDN NFV engineers in the Australian market. SDN NFV will also enable emerging technologies such as 5G, meaning that now is the perfect time to upskill and thrive in this booming market. Designed with Telstra, learn SDN NFV skills through our lab-based activities. Through open source and cloud environments, practically apply your learning and walk away with a project that demonstrates that you're ready for the future, today. 

Course overview

Learn more about our Software Defined Networking course in the video below.

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Course structure

Understand networking fundamentals

Explore routing and switching protocols

Examine advanced protocols such as MPLS

Learn with industry experts

Jeff Young
Jeff YoungSubject Matter Expert

RMIT Online has built our courses in partnership with industry, providing you with the latest industry insights and best practices from the real world of work. Our subject matter experts on this course include people like Jeff Young. Jeff has over 20 years’ experience in IT and CSP industries, and

Saeed Tasbih
Saeed Tasbih Expert Industry Mentor

RMIT Online has built our courses in partnership with industry, providing you with the latest industry insights and best practices from the real world of work. Our subject matter experts on this course include people like Saeed Tasbih. Saeed is a CTO with over 20 years’ experience in technology and

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