Networking for Installers
This 4-week course teaches the networking skills installers use every day: addressing, routers, switches, Wi-Fi, cabling and troubleshooting. It is practical and aimed at people installing CCTV, security and smart-home systems. Next cohort to be announced: register your interest and we will contact you.
Quick facts
No cohort has been scheduled. Register your interest and we will contact you. Next cohort to be announced.
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Fee
- ₦100,000
- Location
- Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
- Who it is for
- CCTV, security and smart-home installers, electricians and technicians who need practical networking skills
- Experience
- Basic technical knowledge helps
- Schedule
- To be confirmed with each cohort
- Accommodation
- Not provided
- Transportation
- Not provided
- Personal tools
- Recommended
- Certificate
- Programme completion certificate, subject to attendance and assessment
- CCTV and security installers
- Smart-home and automation installers
- Electricians and technicians widening their services
- Engineering graduates and technical students
- Small business owners who manage their own network
Who should not apply
- Anyone who needs accommodation, feeding or transport to be provided
- Anyone expecting the programme to guarantee a job at the end
- How a local network works: IP addresses, routers, switches and access points
- How to terminate and test network cable
- How to power devices over network cable (PoE)
- How to plan Wi-Fi coverage
- How to set up a router, DHCP and basic remote access
- How to add a second internet line and automatic failover
- How to troubleshoot connections and keep a network secure
The 4-week course, week by week
Week 1
Networking basics
- Local networks and the internet
- IP addresses and subnets in plain terms
- Routers, switches and access points
- Reading a network layout
Week 2
Cabling
- Network cable types
- Terminating RJ45 connectors and patch panels
- Testing cable
- Fibre overview
- Power over Ethernet
Week 3
Configuration
- Setting up a router, DHCP and DNS
- Wi-Fi planning and access points
- Remote access for recorders and devices
- Dual internet lines and failover overview
Week 4
Troubleshooting and security
- Finding and fixing connection faults
- Basic network security: passwords, updates, guest networks
- Documenting a network
- Final practical assessment
You build and test a small network on real equipment. Which equipment you use depends on what is available during the course.
- Terminating and testing cable
- Configuring a router and access point
- Connecting cameras and devices over PoE
- Troubleshooting planted faults
- Able to attend the full course in Abuja
- Basic technical knowledge helps
- A laptop, if you have one
- Willing to follow safety rules
What should I bring?
Smart home work needs basic electrical tools and a few small ones for devices. Which devices you work with depends on the equipment available during the training.
Applicants are strongly advised to get their basic personal tools before training begins. You do not need expensive specialist equipment; specialist equipment may be provided or made available for supervised activities.
Must have
Basic tools you are expected to get.
- Precision screwdriver set
- Screwdriver set
- Pliers and side cutters
- Wire stripper
- Multimeter
- Voltage detector
- Tape measure
- Spirit level
- Marker
- Tool pouch
- Notebook
Strongly recommended
Useful tools that improve your practical learning.
- Cable tester where appropriate
- Small drill-driver where authorised
- A smartphone to install and test device apps
- A laptop, if you have one
Provided or available during supervised work
You do not need to buy these.
- Demonstration devices, hubs and gateways for training
- Supervision and instruction
- Required PPE for practical work
Specialist equipment
Do not buy unless you are specifically asked.
- Any expensive specialist equipment. Buy nothing unless you are specifically asked
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Training is in Abuja, FCT. We do not provide accommodation, feeding or transport.
- Attend every scheduled session and practical activity
- Arrive on time
- Repeated absence can affect assessment and certificate eligibility
A final practical: build, configure, test and document a small network.
- Cabling and terminating
- Configuring the router and Wi-Fi
- Connecting devices
- Troubleshooting and documenting
Fees, what is provided and what to expect
₦100,000
4 weeks
Payments are non-refundable once acceptance or training has commenced, whichever occurs first.
Programme fees are separate from personal expenses such as accommodation, feeding, transportation and personal tools, unless a programme page says otherwise.
Pay only through the official payment instructions sent to you after acceptance. Do not pay an individual or an unofficial account.
What we provide
- Supervision and practical instruction, according to the programme
- Required PPE for practical work, as the site and programme require
- Specialist equipment for supervised activities, subject to availability
What you provide
- Accommodation
- Feeding
- Daily transportation
- Relocation
- Personal tools and personal items
- Personal living expenses
Accommodation, feeding, relocation assistance and transportation are not provided. Applicants are responsible for their own arrangements and personal expenses.
Employment and certification
Completing a training programme does not guarantee employment with us.
A completion certificate confirms completion of the relevant programme requirements. It is not a government licence, COREN registration, NEMSA competency certification, a professional engineering registration or a manufacturer-authorised installer certification. Anyone who needs statutory or professional certification must complete that external process separately.
Common questions
How much does the networking training cost?
The fee is ₦100,000 for the 4 weeks programme. Payment is made only after acceptance, through the official payment instructions.
Where is the training held?
In Abuja, FCT.
When does the next cohort start?
No cohort has been scheduled yet. Next cohort to be announced. Register your interest and we will contact you.
Do I need previous experience?
Basic technical knowledge helps. Beginners should say so in the form.
What tools do I need?
Basic hand tools. See “What should I bring?” on this page. You do not need to buy specialist equipment.
Do I need to know networking already?
No. The course starts with the basics and uses plain explanations. Basic technical knowledge helps.
Is accommodation or transport provided?
No. Accommodation, feeding, relocation assistance and transportation are not provided.
Do I get a certificate?
Successful participants may receive our programme completion certificate, subject to attendance and assessment. It is not a COREN or NEMSA qualification.
Does the programme guarantee a job?
No. Completing a training programme does not guarantee employment with us.
Is the fee refundable?
Payments are non-refundable once acceptance or training has commenced, whichever occurs first.
Register your interest
Tell us about yourself. We will contact you when the next cohort is confirmed. Registering costs nothing.
Register your interest
Fill in the short form on this page with accurate details.
We review it
A member of the team reads every registration and checks it against the entry requirements.
Assessment or interview where needed
Some programmes use a short interview or a practical discussion before a place is offered.
Acceptance and payment instructions
Accepted applicants receive the programme details and the official payment instructions. Pay only through those.
Orientation and start
You receive reporting, attendance, tools, safety and programme information before the first day.
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Related programmes and pages
- CCTV Installer Training Put your networking skills to work on cameras.
- Smart Home Training Smart homes depend on a well-built network.
- Our networking work See what we install for clients.
- All Careers and Training Compare every programme side by side.
Programme information reviewed by the engineering team.
Questions before you apply?
Call or email the team and we will point you to the right programme.