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The IT Specialist: Networking course provides hands-on, introductory training in the fundamental principles of computer networking. Participants will explore key concepts related to OSI and TCP/IP models, network protocols, interconnect devices, and troubleshooting techniques in wired and wireless environments.
This course is specifically designed to prepare candidates for the official IT Specialist – Networking certification, issued by Certiport.
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Duration
40h (Online)
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of computer networks and their terminology.
- Identify and describe network topologies and architectures.
- Configure network devices and manage communication protocols.
- Apply troubleshooting techniques in wired and wireless environments.
- Implement basic network security measures.
Program
- Module 1: Fundamentals of networks.
- Networking basics and terminology
- OSI and TCP/IP models.
- Types of networks: LAN, WAN, WLAN.
- Module 2: Network architectures and topologies.
- Physical and logical topologies.
- Client-server and peer-to-peer architectures.
- Network devices: routers, switches, hubs.
- Module 3: Network Protocols and Services.
- TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP protocols.
- Network services: DHCP, DNS.
- IP addressing and subnets.
- Module 4: Security and troubleshooting.
- Common threats and basic security measures.
- Diagnostic tools: ping, tracert, netstat.
- Troubleshooting wired and wireless networks.
