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About the Course

This course is designed to provide a full overview of computer networking. We’ll cover everything from the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and protocols to an overview of the cloud to practical applications and network troubleshooting. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: ● describe computer networks in terms of a five-layer model ● understand all of the standard protocols involved with TCP/IP communications ● grasp powerful network troubleshooting tools and techniques ● learn network services like DNS and DHCP that help make computer networks run ● understand cloud computing, everything as a service, and cloud storage...

Top reviews

DL

Feb 23, 2021

This course was amazing and helped me understand so much more about networking, things I never thought I would know or understand. Very fulfilling and I can't wait to use this knowledge going forward.

AG

Dec 30, 2020

The course had some ups and downs, but it was a good challenge and I did it! I learned so much and I never knew I could do this kind of course. I have gained so much knowledge now from when I started.

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By Scott A

Jul 23, 2018

Definitely a crash course, the course isn't too bad. It would be nice, if they included a little more work you could do on your own, maybe a program that lets you build networks to give you a more understanding and a little experience with the course layout.

Over all, great course.

By Jolene M K

Nov 29, 2022

This is a very nicely paced course. Although it needs to be updated. Some of the references inside the videos are dated. So much has changed within the IT field in just the last 4 years. Also, I would suggest more hands-on practice modules might be a help to solidify the concepts.

By Sergio B

Feb 4, 2021

As someone who has a small background in Computer Networking and has not done it in several years, this was pretty straight forward and easy to recall what I knew. There was a lot of theory but i think practical quizzes are the best when it comes to understanding concepts faster.

By Jeff F

Nov 13, 2021

This is really great, it helps me to understand some of the basics concepts of the core computer networking. However I'd suggest to add more lab in building samples of networks with for example cisco packet tracer in order to apply for instance IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes

By Misti I

Jul 18, 2021

This course covers A LOT of networking (especially for a beginner) The exam at the end of week 3 proved most difficult, and I used the discussion forums and outside resources to better explain the 5 layer model. Maybe the five layer model should be a course all on it's own.

By David R E

Aug 5, 2021

learned a lot but I'll have to go back and look up some ot the sections because when I got to the compression test I'd pass it then it gave me a zero so I had to contact coursera and they had to wait on google to correct thier error so It's been 2 months that I lost waiting

By Md. T K

Sep 10, 2020

This is awesome course. You can learn many networking things like how computer device communicate each other, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, Troubleshooting, Cloud Compute, Interview etc. It's really helpful for who want to be a Network Engineer.

Thank You google team, coursera team.

By Cody D

May 28, 2019

Did not enjoy the guy teaching it at all, otherwise would of been 5 stars. He was annoying and used words that I had to look up sometimes. One example was using the word "antiquated". Why make the learning harder? I hope people do not get as frustrated as I did with the guy.

By Angela L

Apr 1, 2018

Overall, a great course. I know that they will continue to make improvements. There are a few sections in the material that are not as clear as they need to be (for example, in the IPv6 compression exercises). However I still enjoyed the course and felt that I learned a lot.

By Victor M

Jun 1, 2020

Buen curso recomendable, para repaso de los que ya tienen carrera relacionada con sistemas y computación y para el publico en general y que con esto puedan entender un poco la lógica que hay detrás de la tecnología que usamos día a día y puedan dejar de pensar que es magia

By Kevin M K M

Mar 16, 2018

Covers all the basics of networking, but you may want to practice more on subnetting and router connection to really get a grasps of networking. I think this module should have included networking simulation like GNS3 to complement the theory, that's why I give it 4 star.

By Kamal K M

Jan 22, 2022

It was great learning as well as valuable experience to me. The course curriculum is very well designed and it also has good engaging quizzes to test our concepts at the end of each lessons. All concepts are well explained with practical approach and real life examples.

By Chris l

May 1, 2022

honestly struggled with this course, i am more of a visual and hands on learner, alot of this course was alot of info just being droped on you, i had to use alot of outside videos and breking down the info into more chewable bits. still a good course and would recomend

By Karen P

Sep 22, 2020

At times I thought the instructor could explain the topics a bit more in depth. I had to do Google searches to fill in some information I felt I wasn't understanding. I also thought that the graded plug-in tests could use better instructions for how to take the test.

By Neirit M

Jul 10, 2021

This course is very great if you are interested in the networking side of things. My only complaint is that it isn't the best for newcomers as there are topics that take a lot longer to understand than others. If you put in the work, then you will most likely succeed.

By Kevin S

Jul 29, 2018

There is a ton of information to get through and digest. Being a visual learner, this was a bit hard for me. Concepts were touched on, and then we are on to the next one. Then a quiz comes up and asks you about that brief mention. I just wish there was more meat here.

By ken i

Feb 8, 2021

Good contents and had fun. Thanks!

Two complaints about grade exams: at Wifi configuration, the instructions said Orange colored Bubbles will appear but it was Blue; and at IPv6 compression, if my memory is correct, Chrome was recommended only after starting the exam.

By Michael M

Sep 24, 2019

There was a lot of info to get through but I thought the host did a great job of explaining the material. The graphics were great as well in depicting the various protocols and network layering. I would have like more practice quizzes to help the knowledge take hold.

By Francisco L J

Jul 26, 2023

Wow ALOT of information: Well done, being able to check notes helps alot retaining information and doing it on my own time since I suffer from severe Anxiety and social too, Hate being rushed. Taking Anxiety medication help speed this up too, Green tea and caffeine.

By Joe P

Jul 17, 2023

It seems like this course could use an update. The content is still completely relevant, but it seems like with the newer technology, there's a lot more REALLY technical supplemental reading that's almost just a list of glossary terms. Otherwise it's a great course.

By Laura G

Oct 30, 2022

Great course. Teaches me visually as well as hands on. Only problem I have is most of the quizzes are in Ukranian. . Hopefully they get that fixed because ultimately, you are not able to pass the course if you cant understand or translate the language in the quiz.

By Alexander N A

Mar 16, 2021

Create a platform whereby course participants can directly forward questions to the course instructors seeing that the program is is technical and practical in nature.

There should also be more practical questions or tasks with instructions on how to complete them.

By Danny D N

Jul 15, 2019

Very heaving in terms of content, but I think there should be reference guides or cheat sheets for easy reviewing afterwards. Having to revisit the videos may be a hassle when trying to looking for the specific content you need. Overall, it was a great experience.

By Hector M

Feb 13, 2020

This course definitely explains a lot in regards to computer networking however I would have loved for the course to allow the student to troubleshoot common network problems in a hands-on graded plugin. Overall, it is a great course with lots of useful material.

By Thomas R

Jul 21, 2021

This course was very Informative, but also very technical and it did get a little difficult to understand at times. If I got through it you can too! also Victor (hope I spelled that right) was a great instructor who explained things in a well paced clear manner.