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Cisco Networking Academy

Networking Essentials

Cisco via Cisco Networking Academy

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Overview

Learn basic networking concepts and skills you can put to use right away, no previous networking knowledge needed.

Enhance Your Skillset, Whatever Path You Take

Networking is at the heart of the digital transformation. The network is essential to many business functions today, including business critical data and operations, cybersecurity, and so much more. A wide variety of career paths rely on the network -- so it's important to understand what the network can do, how it operates, and how to protect it.

This is a great course for developers, data scientists, cybersecurity specialists, and other professionals looking to broaden their networking domain knowledge. It’s also an excellent launching point for students pursuing a wide range of career pathways – from cybersecurity to software development to business and more. A Networking Academy digital badge is available for the instructor-led version of this course. No prerequisites required.

Syllabus

You'll Learn These Core Skills:

  • Plan and install a home or small business network using wireless technology, then connect it to the Internet.
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using Cisco Packet Tracer.
  • Practice verifying and troubleshooting network and Internet connectivity.
  • Recognize and mitigate security threats to a home network.

Reviews

4.2 rating, based on 5 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Istratie Bogdan Alexandru
    Istratie Bogdan Alexandru @Istratie
    The material cover most of the networking basics but the interface is from 1998 with never ending slides , questions that repeat over and over again and some of them make no sense . After completing the course to 100% , it will not complete and did not receive the certificate .
  • Profile image for Nahijul Islam Niloy
    Nahijul Islam Niloy @confused69
    I was able to learn a lot that I was not even in my university. The learning process was very simple, easy, learner friendly. Thanks a lot for giving me this opportunity. Please provide us with more of these types of Cisco course. Thanks again❤️
  • Profile image for Sashitha.Thummagunta
    Sashitha.Thummagunta
    Cisco Networking Essentials covers fundamental concepts and skills necessary for anyone interested in computer networking. These classes provide a strong foundation in understanding network architecture, protocols, and services, which are crucial for designing, configuring, and troubleshooting networks. You’ll learn about IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, and the basics of network security. Cisco's hands-on approach through practical labs and simulations helps bridge the gap between theory and real-world application. Appreciating these classes means recognizing how they empower you to manage and optimize network infrastructure, a critical skill in today’s digitally connected world.
  • Rashed Khalid Alshirawi
    best Networking Essentials Course ever I learned a lot from these video's
    and right now i see that im ready to work
  • Rishabh Patel
    best Networking Essentials Course ever I learned a lot from these video's
    and right now i see that im ready to work
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