Training VLAN - Securing Smart Home Networks

On quote$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
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10 people max.
On quote$3,465
In-company rate: on quotefrom $6,290 for the whole team
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Why this program matters

  • Without VLAN mastery, smart home networks expose businesses to 75% of IoT cyberattacks reported by ANSSI in 2023, causing widespread outages and average losses of 20,000€ per incident for SMEs.

  • Novice installers risk exclusion from smart home markets, where 80% of calls for tenders require certified VLAN segmentation, hindering career transitions and advancement.

  • Avoid these costly pitfalls by acquiring essential VLAN skills now to secure businesses and boost employability.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Learning objectives

  • Master VLAN basics in professional certified training
  • Configure simple VLANs to secure home automation installations
  • Develop network segmentation skills tailored to businesses
  • Implement VLAN practices for smart home and KNX
  • Optimize network flows in beginner professional environments
  • Acquire certification proving smart home VLAN expertise

Program

Module 1VLAN Fundamentals: Basic Principles and Initial Configuration (Managed Switches, Ethernet Exercises)

Discover essential VLAN concepts for home automation, logical network segmentation, security benefits for smart home, through demonstrations on Cisco switches and practical labs on Ethernet cabling, creation of first IoT-isolating VLAN, traffic analysis with Wireshark, pair exercises to validate basic configurations, deliverable: first functional segmented network.

Module 2Advanced VLAN Configuration: Trunking and Inter-VLAN Routing (KNX Tools, Home Assistant Integration)

Dive into 802.1Q trunking, inter-VLAN routing for home automation, configuration of managed switches with multiple VLANs, Home Assistant and KNX protocol integration, hands-on workshops on real smart home scenarios, troubleshooting common issues, IoT bandwidth optimization, VLAN security testing, production of operational multi-segment home automation network with detailed reports.

Module 3Smart Home VLAN Deployment: Practical Cases and Optimization (Company Simulations, Certification Project)

Apply VLAN in concrete home automation projects, full-stack secure smart home deployment, VLAN management for voice/data in KNX, failure simulations and advanced troubleshooting, performance optimization with VLAN QoS, final team workshops on real installations, config code review, certification preparation, deliverable: complete certifying smart home VLAN project dossier.

Evaluation method

  • Theoretical quiz on VLAN and home automation concepts
  • Graded practical labs on switch configurations
  • Final smart home project with segmented VLAN

Learning method

  • Active pedagogy with 70% hands-on practice
  • Real exercises on home automation equipment
  • KNX and Home Assistant company case studies
  • Video support and post-training resources

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training VLAN - Securing Smart Home Networks program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training VLAN - Securing Smart Home Networks program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training VLAN - Securing Smart Home Networks program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in VLAN training?+
Hands-on work runs on managed Switches, ethernet Exercises, KNX Tools, home Assistant Integration, company Simulations and certification Project. Those tools come from the VLAN program itself, delivered on site over 3 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after VLAN training?+
They can master VLAN basics in professional certified training, configure simple VLANs to secure home automation installations and develop network segmentation skills tailored to businesses. Those are the stated objectives of the VLAN program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the VLAN program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: VLAN Fundamentals: Basic Principles and Initial Configuration (Managed Switches, Ethernet Exercises). Day 2: Advanced VLAN Configuration: Trunking and Inter-VLAN Routing (KNX Tools, Home Assistant Integration). Day 3: Smart Home VLAN Deployment: Practical Cases and Optimization (Company Simulations, Certification Project). The VLAN program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is VLAN training assessed?+
Assessment relies on theoretical quiz on VLAN and home automation concepts, graded practical labs on switch configurations and final smart home project with segmented VLAN. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the VLAN program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does VLAN training cost per participant?+
VLAN training is priced on quote. The amount depends on headcount, format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team. A detailed quote is sent within one business day, and team pricing covers the whole group from the second participant.
How long does VLAN training take?+
3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for VLAN training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before VLAN training?+
Basic computer knowledge, PC usage, and fundamental Ethernet understanding.
Is a certificate issued after VLAN training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
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