1. Identify, analyse and communicate principles and processes of Network Design. 2. Critically analyse and evaluate business and technical Requirements. 3. Plan and design a Network Infrastructure (LAN/WAN/MAN). 4. Design and evaluate a management and implementation Strategy for a Network. 5. Collect and synthesise information to inform a choice of vendor solutions, with the module assignment providing a good opportunity to test this area. 6. Evaluate a range of information comparing alternative methods and techniques used in Network Design. 7. Be able to troubleshoot and maintain integrated, complex networks.