Cybersecurity
Understand common cyber threats and learn practical ways to protect systems, accounts and data.
Networking training
Learn how computer networks work, and how to set up, configure and troubleshoot them.
Course overview
Understand how computers and devices talk to each other. You will learn network fundamentals, build and configure small networks, and troubleshoot common connection problems.
Requirements
- A computer
- Basic computer skills
- No prior networking experience needed
What you will learn
- Explain how data moves across a network
- Understand IP addressing and subnetting basics
- Configure routers, switches and wireless networks
- Troubleshoot common network problems
Practical projects
- Design a small office network
- Configure and test a simulated network
Skills you will gain
- Network fundamentals
- IP addressing
- Routing and switching basics
- Wi-Fi setup
- Troubleshooting
Career and application opportunities
- Network support technician
- IT support specialist
- Junior network administrator
- A foundation for networking certifications
Curriculum
1Networking fundamentals
- What a network is
- Network types and topologies
- The OSI and TCP/IP models
- Network hardware overview
2Addressing and protocols
- IP addresses
- Subnetting basics
- DNS and DHCP
- Common protocols
3Switching and routing
- How switches work
- VLAN basics
- How routers work
- Static and dynamic routing
4Wireless and security
- Wi-Fi standards
- Setting up wireless networks
- Firewalls and VPNs
- Securing a network
5Troubleshooting and practice
- Troubleshooting method
- Command-line tools like ping and traceroute
- Common faults and fixes
- Capstone network project
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