Fundamentals of Voice Over IP

CERTIFICATE, 18 CREDITS

Voice over IP (VoIP) which integrates voice and data transmission, is quickly becoming an important factor in network communications.

It lowers operational costs, provides greater flexibility, and offers a variety of enhanced applications. VoIP fundamentals provide a comprehensive look at VoIP for non –engineering professionals who need a basic understanding or update on VoIP.

With businesses rapidly replacing aged PBX systems in favor of more advanced IP based phones, it’s important to understand the benefits of VoIP, and now they can play a role in your organization. Topics: VoIP technology, Components and implementation, Codecs, Gateways, Ways VoIP saves money, Overview of SIP, IP Voice packetization, Softswitches, Protocols.

This certificate program will help to prepare you for the following network industry standard certifications:

  • CCNA Exam Codes: 200-120 CCNA or both 100-101 ICND1 and 200-101 ICND2
    http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/associate/ccna/index.html
  • CCNA Voice Exam Code: 640-461 ICOMM
    http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/associate/ccna_voice/index.html
  • CompTIA Network+ Exam Code: N10-005
    http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/network.aspx
 Location: Austin, Online Course(s)
Program Starts: Fall
Course Plan: One Year
Faculty:

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Fundamentals of Voice Over IP program page at riverland.edu.

Prerequisites

- Prerequisites for Fundamentals of Voice Over IP: Successful completion of CCNA 1900-1930 or a valid CCNA Certificate in addition to the required courses.

Required Core Courses (18 credits)

CPRO1000 Computer Maintenance & Repair (A+) 3 CR
CPRO1021 Administering Active Directory Services 3 CR
CPRO1960 Voice over IP Fundamentals 3 CR
CPRO2000 Network Security Fundamentals 3 CR
CPRO2100 Cisco Network Security 3 CR
CPRO2115 Offensive Security 3 CR