Networking Basics
Course Overview
This course covers the foundation of networking and network devices, media, and protocols. The learner will observe data flowing through a network and basic device configuration to connect to networks.
Benefits
Teaching your students basic networking concepts is essential fordeveloping IT skills and prepares them for a wide variety of IT career paths.
Prerequisites: None
Course Delivery: Instructor-led or Self-paced
Course Recognitions: Digital Badge
Certification Alignment: This course is part of the Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path and Network Technician Career Path which align to the CCST Cybersecurity and CCST Networking Certifications.
Recommended Next Course: Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
What Will I Learn?
- Configure a wireless router and wireless host to connect to the internet
- Teach how protocols, devices, and media enable communication on Ethernet networks
- Demonstrate how IP addresses enable network communication
- Create a simple LAN
- Use application layer services to accomplish real-world tasks
Requirements
- ASC Alignment: Recommended
- Instructor Training: Optional
- Basic Equipment: Computer/Mobile Device and Internet
- Additional Equipment Required: No
Audience
- Secondary or vocational schooland college universitystudents, general audience