Software Defined Networking (SDN)

The Professional Certificate in Software Defined Networking will upskill professionals in cutting-edge technologies such as Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualisation (NFV), and Intent Based Networking, and demonstrate how to apply these skills for network automation in industry.

The program provides a roadmap for networking professionals and software developers to upskill in advanced networking and network automation. Learners will engage with a range of tools in SDN and network automation.

The program provides work-enabled learning, as the teaching methodology is aligned with research and innovations in SDN/NFV at the Cisco-Curtin Centre for Networks, so you will learn what is required by industry. Learners will have the ability to apply advanced networking skills on practical testbeds.

As this program has been developed in collaboration with Cisco, verified learners will be provided with additional, free access to the following Cisco Network Academy courses:

• Networking essentials
• Cybersecurity essentials
• CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
• Programming essentials in Python
• DevNet

Learn and apply practical skills in Software Defined Networking for IoT applications.

Discover how Software Defined Networking (SDN) can handle security and privacy issues for modern enterprise and data centre networks.

Become industry ready by learning advanced skills in network automation, including how to deploy virtual network functions and services on a testbed platform.