About This Course
Networks are the invisible highways that allow the internet, corporate systems, and cloud environments to exist. Without highly skilled network engineers to configure switches and route data, modern business operations would come to a standstill.
This course provides you with the practical skills required to build and maintain secure Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs). Using software simulators like Cisco Packet Tracer and real-world hardware, you will learn how to configure routers and switches, calculate IP subnets, and troubleshoot network traffic.
Skills You Will Gain
Course Syllabus
Module 1: Networking Fundamentals & The OSI Model
Understand how data travels across wires and the air. Learn the 7 layers of the OSI model, the TCP/IP protocol suite, basic cabling standards, and the differences between hubs, switches, and routers.
Module 2: IPv4, IPv6 & Subnetting
Master the language of IP addressing. Learn how to convert binary to decimal, perform Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) to efficiently divide networks, and understand the shift to IPv6 addressing.
Module 3: Switching Technologies & VLANs
Navigate the Cisco IOS command line. Configure enterprise switches, set up Virtual LANs (VLANs) to segment traffic, configure trunk ports (802.1Q), and understand Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent loops.
Module 4: Routing Concepts (Static & Dynamic)
Direct traffic between different networks. Learn how to configure static routes, default routes, and implement dynamic routing protocols like OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) for automated path selection.
Module 5: Network Services & Security
Keep the network operational and secure. Configure DHCP for automatic IP assignment, implement NAT (Network Address Translation) to access the internet, and write Access Control Lists (ACLs) to filter unauthorized traffic.