The document outlines the key learning objectives of a computer networks student for employment and application. The main objectives are to increase employability and enhance research knowledge. Successful computer network professionals require a variety of skills, including analytical skills to solve problems considering computer capacities and application communication; computer skills like CISCO packet tracer and tools for analysis and documentation; communication skills for understanding needs and presenting deliverables; problem solving skills for categorizing and rapidly resolving network issues; multi-tasking and time management skills for handling diverse tasks and responsibilities efficiently; and out of the box thinking for dealing with random problems creatively using existing knowledge.

1. Learning Objectives of a
Computer network Student
for employment and application

2. The Goal
The main objectives of a computer networks student are
◦ To increase employability
◦ To enhance research knowledge
Computer network professionals manage the day-to-day operation of computer
networks. Demand for these skilled information technology workers is expected to grow
as more companies invest in newer, faster technology. A successful computer network
professional will have a variety of skills they use to support an organization’s computer
systems,

3. Overview
1. Analytical Skills
2. Computer Skills
3. Communication Skills
4. Problem Solving Skills
5. Multi-tasking skills
6. Time management Skills
7. Out of the box thinking

4. Analytical Skills
Computers are the fastest known data crunching devices known till date
On the other hand, Humans are known to be the most intelligent species
When both combines, they can produce remarkable results.
A computer network engineer must solve a problem keeping in mind the capacity of
the computer and ways to communicate between different applications

5. Computer Skills
For a prospective computer networks employee, it is mandatory to learn skills that are
often used by the employers.
For Example:
◦ CISCO packet tracer – used by all leading networking firms
◦ NS3 and Opnet – used by research community
◦ Wireshark – used to trace packets in a network
◦ Excel and Word – Analysis and Documentation
◦ Tools like MATLAB, IDEs etc

6. Communication Skills
Understanding the problem is part of solving the problem
Computer Network Professional must have better communication and presentation
skills
◦ To understand the needs of the employer
◦ And to present the deliverables in an understandable way
◦ Skills you should possess
 Clarity and Concision
 Friendliness
 Confidence
 Empathy
 Open-Mindedness
 Respect

7. Problem Solving Skills
Why we study books?
◦ To know all the required tools that are being used to solve and tackle problems
◦ To know what has already been done
◦ To know things that are someone else’s experience
◦ How Computer Networking Subject helps in employment?
◦ Once we are familiar with different types of problems, the categorization of problems is easy
◦ Proper categorizing is key to rapid problem solving
◦ So, learn to quickly resolve problems that arise with computer networks
◦ Interviewer asks about a defined case rather general discussion

8. Multi-tasking skills
Its not always about single task at a time.
Most of the Jobs require a specific skill set that includes diverse knowledge as well as
multi-tasking
For Example:
◦ You will have to deal with a national gateway for solving communication issue as well as you
will have to report to the company regarding the current situation, current possibilities and
status of the work
◦ Jobs often include one key position and many responsibilities as value added feature.

9. Time management Skills
Time management is the key to success
In Job interviews, the efficiency of a candidate is judged by the time he/she requires to deal
a specific issue not the method he/she
As a Computer network engineer, it will be your responsibility to save the users time
The user can be either the employer to whom you are giving your services
The user can be a customer to whom you are providing the firm’s services
You always have a computer on the network so you can deal many scheduling issues for
proper network functionality and load management

10. Out of the box thinking
Most of the problems are solved by the knowledge you have about certain category of
problems
Some problems come randomly, for that you have to be intelligent enough to deal it with
your existing knowledge.
Your thinking capabilities are challenged on daily basis when you are dealing with
networking issues
◦ It can either be to minimize the number of wires to save bucks and to save space
◦ It can be re-routing certain connections for better network performance
◦ It can be adding/removing certain network nodes to improve user experience
◦ And many more

11. Questions & Discussion