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
- Network Administration
- Wireless Networks
- Network Architecture
- Computer Networking
- Network Security
- Network Routers
- Remote Access Systems
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Network Analysis
- Networking Hardware
- Network Routing
- Network Protocols
- TCP/IP
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network Model
- General Networking
- Routing Protocols
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
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AR
5.0
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024
The course was very well detailed and the peer grading review assignment was fun. Thanks
KL
5.0
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023
This is so far the most interesting online course i've ever taken. The tasks are both engaging and useful for work. Really recommend!
SS
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Reviewed on May 4, 2025
Had a great experience. This is the perfect networking course for beginners like me.
