Course Overview

Diploma in Computer Hardware and Network Engineering (DCHNE)

Duration: 6 Months

The Diploma in Computer Hardware and Network Engineering (DCHNE) is a comprehensive, hands-on program designed for students and professionals aspiring to become experts in computer hardware, operating systems, networking, servers, Linux, and Cisco networking. This 6-month course provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain modern computer systems and networks.

What You Will Learn:
1. Computer Hardware

Fundamentals of computer hardware: Microprocessor, Memory, Motherboard, SMPS, HDD, Keyboard, Mouse, BIOS, Printer, Scanner

Assemble & disassemble PCs and laptops

Troubleshooting PC & laptop hardware

2. Operating System

Basics of OS and installation of different operating systems

Driver, antivirus, and third-party software installation

User account management, password policies, backup & restore

Control panel, disk management, and troubleshooting OS issues

MS Office 2016 installation & troubleshooting (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

3. Basic Computer Networking

Networking fundamentals: OSI model, TCP/IP model, devices, transmission media, and topology

IP addressing, wired and wireless network setup

Remote management (Remote Desktop, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Skype)

Sharing internet connections and troubleshooting network problems

4. E-Mail Client

Email system introduction and creating email IDs

Sending, receiving, attaching files, and managing contacts

Mail security and configuring desktop email clients (Outlook, Thunderbird, Opera Mail)

Backup, restore, and troubleshooting email errors

5. Server Administration (Windows Server 2008R2 / 2012R2)

Server types, planning storage, and virtualization

Server installation, initial configuration, activation, and Active Directory

Domain controllers, child domains, backup domain controllers, RODC, password replication, global catalog

Group policy, OU deployment, user & password management, server backup

DHCP, file server permissions, print server, web server, FTP server, DNS configuration

VPN setup, roaming profiles, WDS, RAID server

6. Unix & Linux

Introduction and evolution of Linux

Linux installation (CentOS), basic commands, user management, network configuration, and internet connectivity

7. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Networking fundamentals, topologies, transmission media, devices, LAN methods

OSI & TCP/IP models, three-way handshake, IP addressing, subnetting (FLSM, CIDR, VLSM)

Routers, switches, Cisco IOS overview, administrative functions, dynamic & static routing

Routing protocols: RIP, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP

NAT, ACL, Frame Relay, VLAN, VLAN trunking, spanning tree protocol, switch virtual interface

Who This Course Is For

Students and beginners aspiring for careers in hardware and networking

IT professionals looking to upskill in computer hardware, OS, and networking

Individuals preparing for Cisco certification and server administration roles

Why Choose This Course

Comprehensive 6-month program covering hardware, OS, networking, servers, Linux, and Cisco

Hands-on practical sessions for real-world IT skills

Industry-relevant curriculum for IT jobs and certifications

Portfolio-ready projects and lab exercises

Certification upon completion

By the end of this diploma, participants will have expert-level knowledge and practical experience in computer hardware, operating systems, networking, email management, servers, Linux, and Cisco networks — making them fully equipped for IT infrastructure, support, and networking roles.