National Institute of Technology Courses

To check the academic entry requirements, refer to the Entry Requirements web page.

To enrol in this course, you must:

• Hold a current Open Cabling Registration

• Possess basic literacy and numeracy skills

• Be physically capable of performing cabling and installation tasks

This course is designed for experienced cablers or those who have recently completed the Open Cabler Registration Skill Set.

There are no formal entry requirements for Open cabler registration skill set

However, it is recommended that learners:

• • Possess basic literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Have access to appropriate tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Are physically capable of performing manual tasks such as bending, lifting, and using hand tools.

The program focuses on selected topics from the key learning areas below:

• Drafting and Modelling
  - Hands-on training in AutoCAD and Revit for architectural and civil layouts.
• Structural Design
  - Design principles and analysis of reinforced concrete and steel structures using industry practices and tools.
• Geotechnical Engineering
  - Foundation design, soil testing interpretation, and earthworks planning.
• Urban Road Design
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  Geometric design, drainage considerations, and compliance with urban planning guidelines.
• Project Management
  - Introduction to project lifecycle, scheduling (using tools like MS Project or Primavera), and stakeholder coordination.
• Cost Estimation & Budgeting
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  Quantity surveying basics, Bill of Quantities preparation, and use of estimating software.
• Industry Project Work
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  End-to-end project simulation with design documentation, review cycles, and presentations.

• Hold a current Open Cabling Registration

• Possess basic literacy and numeracy skills

• Be physically capable of performing cabling and installation tasks

• Module 1: Cloud computing concepts.
  • Define cloud computing.
  • Describe the shared responsibility model.
  • Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid.
  • Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model.
  • Describe the consumption-based model.
  • Compare cloud pricing models.
• Module 2: Benefits of using cloud services
  • Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud.
  • Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud.
  • Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud.
  • Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud.
• Module 3: Cloud service types
  • Describe Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
  • Describe Platform as a Service (PaaS).
  • Describe Software as a Service (SaaS).
  • Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud service (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Module 4: Azure architectural components
  • Describe Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions.
  • Describe Availability Zones.
  • Describe Azure data centres.
  • Describe Azure resources and Resource Groups.
  • Describe subscriptions.
  • Describe management groups.
  • Describe the hierarchy of resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups.
• Module 5: Azure compute and networking services
  • Compare compute types, including container instances, virtual machines, and functions.
  • Describe virtual machine (VM) options, including VMs, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, availability sets, Azure Virtual Desktop.
  • Describe resources required for virtual machines.
  • Describe application hosting options, including Azure Web Apps, containers, and virtual machines.
  • Describe virtual networking, including the purpose of Azure Virtual Networks, Azure virtual subnets, peering, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute.
  • Define public and private endpoints.
• Module 6: Azure storage services
  • Compare Azure storage services.
  • Describe storage tiers.
  • Describe redundancy options.
  • Describe storage account options and storage types.
  • Identify options for moving files, including AzCopy, Azure Storage Explorer, and Azure File Sync.
  • Describe migration options, including Azure Migrate and Azure Data Box.
• Module 7: Azure identity, access and security
  • Describe directory services in Azure, including Azure Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD DS.
  • Describe authentication methods in Azure, including single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), and passwordless.
  • Describe external identities and guest access in Azure.
  • Describe Azure AD Conditional Access.
  • Describe Azure Role Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Describe the concept of Zero Trust.
  • Describe the purpose of the defense in depth model.
  • Describe the purpose of Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Module 8: Cost management in Azure
  • Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure.
  • Compare the Pricing calculator and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator.
  • Describe Azure Cost Management Tool.
  • Describe the purpose of tags.
• Module 9: Tools for governance and compliance in Azure
  • Describe the purpose of Azure Blueprints.
  • Describe the purpose of Azure Policy.
  • Describe the purpose of resource locks.
  • Describe the purpose of the Service Trust portal.
• Module 10: Tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
  • Describe Azure portal.
  • Describe Azure Cloud Shell, including Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell.
  • Describe the purpose of Azure Arc.
  • Describe Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Azure ARM templates.
• Module 11: Monitoring tools in Azure
  • Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor
  • Describe Azure Service Health
  • Describe Azure Monitor, including Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor Alerts, and Application Insights

• Define cloud computing.
• Describe the shared responsibility model.
• Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid.
• Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model.
• Describe the consumption-based model.
• Compare cloud pricing models.

• Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud.
• Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud.
• Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud.
• Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud.

• Describe Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
• Describe Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Describe Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud service (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

• Describe Office 365, Microsoft 365, and Windows 365
• Describe how Microsoft 365 empowers workers for hybrid and flexible work
• Create a Microsoft 365 trial organization

• Describe how the capabilities of Microsoft 365 can boost productivity
• Describe how Microsoft 365 Apps help people craft compelling content in real time
• Describe how the capabilities of the work management tools optimize operations
• Describe additional Microsoft 365 productivity apps

• Describe how the collaboration tools of Microsoft 365 promote synergy in the workplace
• Describe how Microsoft Teams helps boost teamwork
• Describe how Microsoft Viva helps organizations create thriving work cultures
• Describe how Yammer communities can help foster connections within your organization

• Describe the endpoint modern management capabilities of Microsoft 365
• Describe the differences between Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop
• Describe the deployment and release models for Windows-as-a-Service
• Describe the deployment methods and update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps

• Describe how Viva Insights helps people and organizations work smarter and achieve balance
• Describe the capabilities of the Microsoft 365 admin center and user portal
• Describe the reports available in the Microsoft 365 admin center and other admin centers

• Describe what Azure AD does.
• Describe the types of identities Azure AD supports.

• Describe Conditional Access in Azure AD.
• Describe the benefits of Azure AD roles and role-based access control

• Describe the Microsoft 365 Defender service.
• Describe how Microsoft 365 Defender provides integrated protection against sophisticated attacks.
• Describe and explore the Microsoft 365 Defender portal.

• Describe the security concepts for SIEM and SOAR.
• Describe how Microsoft Sentinel provides integrated threat management.
• Describe the pricing models of Microsoft Sentinel.

• Describe the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.
• Describe Compliance Manager.
• Describe the use and benefits of compliance score.

• Describe the offerings of the Service Trust Portal.
• Describe Microsoft's Privacy principles.
• Describe Microsoft Priva

• Describe the pricing models available for Microsoft Cloud services
• Describe billing management features such as billing frequency and methods of payment
• Describe the differences between base licensing and add-on licensing

• • Describe the support offerings available for Microsoft 365 and how to create a support request
  • Describe service level agreement (SLA) concepts
  • Identify how to track service health through the Microsoft 365 admin center
  • Describe how organizations can provide feedback on Microsoft 365 products and services

To sit for the exam, you must meet the following CAPM requirements:

• Have a secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent
• Have at least 23 hours of project management education completed before the exam