Networking Essentials
- Course Description
Course Overview:
The Cisco NetAcademy Networking Essentials course provides a solid foundation in networking concepts and technologies. Students learn about network architecture, operation, and security, as well as practice configuring network devices and troubleshooting common issues. The course covers topics such as communication models, IP addressing, LANs, and WANs, preparing participants to begin a career in networking and for entry-level certification exams in IT.
What You Will Learn:
- Plan and install a home or small business network and connect it to the Internet.
- Develop critical thinking and professional problem-solving skills using Cisco Packet Tracer.
- Practice verifying and troubleshooting network and Internet connectivity issues.
- Recognize and mitigate security threats in a home network.
Description:
Networking is at the core of digital transformation. Networking is essential for many of today's business functions, including critical business operations and data, cybersecurity, and more. A wide variety of career paths rely on networking, so it's important to understand what it can do, how it operates, and how to protect it. This is a great course for developers, data scientists, digital security specialists, and other professionals looking to expand their network domain knowledge. It is also an excellent starting point for students seeking a wide variety of career paths, from cybersecurity to software development and business and more. A digital badge from the Networking Academy is available for the instructor-led version of this course. No prerequisites are required.