Introduction to Networking

Description

Businesses, schools, and other organizations rely on computer networks, which explains why employees and contributors with networking skills are in high demand.

Are you ready to learn the fundamentals of computer networking in terms you can easily understand? If so, the online Introduction to Networking course will help you understand why networks have become so important, how software and hardware make networking possible, and how networks function. This course will also give you the foundation to understand and get ahead in any career involving the world of computers, networks, the Internet, and the cloud.



Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course.



What you will learn

  • Learn how and why networks work rather than focusing on memorization of terms and numbers
  • Be capable of performing basic computer networking tasks
  • Understand the difference between client/server and peer-to peer networks
  • Learn how routers operate
  • Learn to connect to the Internet using broadband connections, configuring a home router, and testing what you've done
  • Be well prepared to apply your newfound knowledge to future changes in networks and networking

How you will benefit

  • Easily understand how and why computer networking works
  • Have access to an instructor who completely understands networking and can convey that understanding to others
  • Prove helpful in your day to day dealings with computer networks and the Internet
  • Be well prepared for a lifetime of continued learning about networks and networking

Requirements

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



Instructor

David Iseminger

David Iseminger is an author and technology veteran, with expertise in computing, networking, wireless and cloud technologies, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. While with Microsoft, David worked on early versions of Windows and its core networking infrastructure, and on transmission protocols, security, data visualizations, and multiple emerging cloud technologies. David is passionate about education, serving as a School Board director for over 10 years, advocating at state and federal levels for increased learning standards, and has taught over 40,000 students through multiple technology courses. He has an awarded patent in Artificial Intelligence (AI) object detection and social posting methodologies, and is the founder and CEO of the blockchain company that created IronWeave, the unlimited scale blockchain platform, based on his patent-pending blockchain innovations and inventions.



Excellent course. Lots of information was provided, however it was a very easy-to-follow format and it was kept interesting.

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March 15 2023
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