IT: The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

This course is the second of a series that aims to prepare you for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist

This course is designed to provide a full overview of computer networking. We’ll cover everything from the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and protocols to an overview of the cloud to practical applications and network troubleshooting.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: 

  • describe computer networks in terms of a five-layer model. 
  • understand all of the standard protocols involved with TCP/IP communications. 
  • grasp powerful network troubleshooting tools and techniques. 
  • learn network services like DNS and DHCP that help make computer networks run. 
  • understand cloud computing, everything as a service, and cloud storage.

Course Plan:

  • Week 1: Introduction to Networking - The Physical and Data Layer
  • Week 2: The Network Layer
  • Week 3: The Transport and Application Layer
  • Week 4: Networking Services
  • Week 5: Connecting to the Internet
  • Week 6: Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking
Who Is This Course For? 

IT support specialists. 

And even if you do have any background in IT - this is one of the best fundamental courses in the industry.

What Will You Learn? 
Intro to Networking The TCP/IP Five-Layer Network Model The basics of networking devices Physical layer Data link layer Transport and application layers Networking Services
Whether you're a IT student, networking professional or hobbyist, at some point we all need to put on the IP calculator's hat. Test your knowledge converting IPv4 and IPv6 - expand and compress IPv6 notation: https://www.ipchalk.com/exercise/ipv6-notation/ IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting: The basic exercises walk your through the structure of an IPv4 address and subnet masks. Practice with classful and classless IP addresses, calculate the network and broadcast addresses, and determine whether a host is on the same subnet. https://www.ipchalk.com/exercise/ipv4-subnet-by-mask/ https://www.ipchalk.com/exercise/ipv4-subnet-by-networks/
Mentor(s) 

John Sturman

John Sturman has been working in and around software for more than 30 years as a technical writer, instructor, and project manager. He is a ScrumAlliance Certified Scrum Master as well as trained to facilitate groups with Liberating Structures, and has used his knowledge to train his students in a variety of courses.  

Jack Lobianco

Jack possesses over 20 years of proven leadership in the information technology (IT) sector, covering roles in Integration Engineering, product management, and development of Windows tools and automation in financial services.

Jack has been a Delivery Manager for enterprise-wide financial services; he is successful managing customer and vendor relationships, leading extremely productive and motivated people and projects.

Duration 
25 hrs
Cost 
$699.00
Tags 
Bootcamp 
IT support Professional Certificate

Course Schedule:

This course is not currently scheduled. Please sign up if you want to get this course soon.