In the Networking Fundamentals course, you’ll learn the basic principles of network theory and terminology. This includes understanding network components, node functions, different types of networks, and network models.
Networking Fundamentals
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Networking Fundamentals
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Instructor: Shadow Farrell
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3 weeks at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Learners will master network theory, internet infrasture, basic network security, management and troubleshooting.
Skills you'll gain
- Wireless Networks
- Network Administration
- Network Protocols
- Network Architecture
- Computer Networking
- Networking Hardware
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Routing Protocols
- Network Infrastructure
- Network Model
- TCP/IP
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network Routers
- Remote Access Systems
- Network Security
- General Networking
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Network Routing
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Assessments
28 assignments
Taught in English
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AR
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024
The course was very well detailed and the peer grading review assignment was fun. Thanks
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Reviewed on Dec 3, 2024
This is a great course. I love how they included the labs.
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Reviewed on May 3, 2025
Had a great experience. This is the perfect networking course for beginners like me.
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