Network Fundamentals

Course Description

This beginner-level Networking Fundamentals training course covers the concepts IT professionals need to begin their careers. It is a great starting point for anyone interested in learning entry-level networking skills and concepts. The course includes a complete overview of wired and wireless computer networks, devices, and protocols. By the end of this course, learners will have a complete understanding of all the up-to-date terminology in network security. Additionally, they should be able to:

The total course time for the Network Fundamentals training is one hour and 26 minutes, for which learners will receive two CEU/CPE and a Certificate of Completion.

As a beginner-level course, the Network Fundamentals training doesn’t have any prerequisites

there is no prior networking experience needed. However, access to virtual or hard network equipment for lab sections is needed, and Cisco Packet Tracer is recommended.

All IT and cybersecurity professionals need a solid foundation in networking skills. Individuals who are new to IT who want to learn the basics of networking, including the fundamentals of network devices, network protocols, network architecture, and tools used for monitoring and troubleshooting networks, will benefit from this course.

Ideal participants include:

Newly hired and entry-level IT employees, including help desk, PC support, and networking professionals. Technical professionals who want to strengthen networking skills before moving on to more advanced topics. Marketing and sales professionals who want to improve their communications with IT professionals or technical departments.

Network security ultimately helps protect proprietary information from attack, so it is important for IT and cybersecurity professionals to have a strong foundation in network fundamentals, which this course provides.

Additionally, having a basic understanding of networking is helpful for anyone who works with a computer, even those who are not in the IT or cybersecurity departments. Learning the fundamentals of networking does more than making better users of technology

it also gives them an understanding of why security procedures are what they are and an increased appreciation for their organizations’ technology professionals.

Every IT and cybersecurity position requires knowledge of how networking works and its protocols. Learning this important set of skills is essential, and Cybrary is here to help. In our Network Fundamentals training course, we make it easy and convenient for students to learn on their own time and schedule. All of our courses are online and self-paced, so anyone anywhere can learn IT skills to enhance their careers – even those who are already working full-time.

Cybrary’s Network Fundamentals training course is a valuable beginner-level course that will help you get a great start on your technology career path.

Show ability to operate network equipment, including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.

Configure and optimize network hubs, routers, and switches (e.g., higher-level protocols, tunneling).

Cybrary’s Network Fundamentals training course is a valuable beginner-level course that will help you get a great start on your technology career path.

Module 1: Networking Fundamentals