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
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
- General Networking
- Network Administration
- Network Routing
- Network Infrastructure
- Wireless Networks
- Networking Hardware
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Network Protocols
- TCP/IP
- Computer Networking
- Routing Protocols
- Network Model
- Network Architecture
- Network Security
- Remote Access Systems
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Network Routers
- Network Troubleshooting
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Taught in English
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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 17, 2024
Very interesting course,i love it but rating value is not visible
