Computer Networking Fundamentals
Program Code: CNET
Short Course
10 weeks
Hybrid
Cisco
Program Overview
Understand network basics, IP addressing, routing, switching, and network security essentials. This online course requires a strong internet connection and a laptop.
Curriculum & Modules
Week 1: Networking Concepts
- Network Types
- Topologies
- OSI Model
- TCP/IP Model
Week 2: Network Devices
- Routers
- Switches
- Hubs
- Access Points
- Firewalls
Week 3: IP Addressing
- IPv4
- IPv6
- Subnetting
- VLSM
- CIDR
Week 4: Routing Fundamentals
- Static Routing
- Dynamic Routing
- RIP
- OSPF
Week 5: Switching Fundamentals
- VLANs
- Trunking
- STP
- EtherChannel
Week 6: Wireless Networking
- WiFi Standards
- Access Points
- Wireless Security
Week 7: Network Security
- Firewalls
- ACLs
- VPNs
- IDS/IPS
Week 8: Network Troubleshooting
- Ping
- Traceroute
- Wireshark
- Network Monitoring
Week 9: Cloud Networking
- AWS VPC
- Azure Networking
- Hybrid Cloud
Week 10: Final Project
- Design and configure a complete network
- Project Presentation
Entry Requirements
Strong internet connection and a laptop are required as this is an online course.