About this course
This comprehensive course is designed to equip aspiring IT Support Specialists with foundational knowledge and skills in networking. From understanding basic network types to configuring and troubleshooting network devices, this course offers a structured learning path with practical insights to prepare you for real-world challenges. By the end of this course, you will be well-versed in network fu...
What you'll learn
- Explain core networking concepts and common network types (LAN, WAN, PAN)
- Describe and apply key protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP)
- Configure and manage routers, switches, and common network devices
- Perform IP addressing, subnetting, and basic routing configuration
- Implement basic network security measures (firewalls, ACLs, VPNs)
- Set up and secure wireless networks and troubleshoot connectivity issues
- Use diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute, Netstat, Wireshark) for troubleshooting
- Design simple network topologies and plan network implementations
- Manage and monitor networks using common management practices
- Explain virtual and cloud networking concepts and emerging technologies (SDN, NFV)
Prerequisites
Basic computer literacy; no prior networking experience required—command-line familiarity is helpful.
- Level
- Beginner· Level
- Duration
- 8 weeks (≈40 hours)· Duration
- Language
- English· Language
- Modules
- 13· Modules
Skills you'll gain
- Network fundamentals
- TCP/IP and protocol knowledge
- IP addressing & subnetting
- Router and switch configuration
- Wireless network setup
- Network security basics
- Troubleshooting & diagnostics
- Network design principles
- Virtual and cloud networking
- Network monitoring and management
- Using networking tools (Wireshark, ping, traceroute)
What you'll study
13 modules — work at your own pace.
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