Skills you will practice
- Core · Computer Networking Fundamentals
- Core · How Networks Move Data
- Core · Ethernet And Local Networks
- Core · Ip Addressing
- Core · Routing And Internet Connectivity
- Core · Dns And Dhcp
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Before you begin
What you need
- No prior experience is required; basic computer and file-management skills are helpful.
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Step-by-step curriculum
Learning modules
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01How Networks Move DataBuild practical skill in how networks move data and connect it to the outcomes of Computer Networking Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab
Guided lab · 55 min · Safe
Not startedGuided Lab: How Networks Move Data in Computer Networking Fundamentals
Computer Networking Fundamentals — How Networks Move Data lab: Trace a connection to a test host using name lookup, address/route inspection, a port check, and an application request, then identify the layer where a controlled failure occurs.
Module checkpointHow Networks Move Data checkpoint
02Ethernet and Local NetworksBuild practical skill in ethernet and local networks and connect it to the outcomes of Computer Networking Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab
Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate
Not startedGuided Lab: Ethernet and Local Networks in Computer Networking Fundamentals
Computer Networking Fundamentals — Ethernet and Local Networks lab: Trace a connection to a test host using name lookup, address/route inspection, a port check, and an application request, then identify the layer where a controlled failure occurs.
Module checkpointEthernet and Local Networks checkpoint
03IP AddressingBuild practical skill in ip addressing and connect it to the outcomes of Computer Networking Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab
Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate
Not startedGuided Lab: IP Addressing in Computer Networking Fundamentals
Computer Networking Fundamentals — IP Addressing lab: Trace a connection to a test host using name lookup, address/route inspection, a port check, and an application request, then identify the layer where a controlled failure occurs.
Module checkpointIP Addressing checkpoint
04Routing and Internet ConnectivityBuild practical skill in routing and internet connectivity and connect it to the outcomes of Computer Networking Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab
Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate
Not startedGuided Lab: Routing and Internet Connectivity in Computer Networking Fundamentals
Computer Networking Fundamentals — Routing and Internet Connectivity lab: Create routes for a list view and a detail view with an ID parameter, then test valid and missing IDs.
Module checkpointRouting and Internet Connectivity checkpoint
05DNS and DHCPBuild practical skill in dns and dhcp and connect it to the outcomes of Computer Networking Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab
Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate
Not startedGuided Lab: DNS and DHCP in Computer Networking Fundamentals
Computer Networking Fundamentals — DNS and DHCP lab: Trace a connection to a test host using name lookup, address/route inspection, a port check, and an application request, then identify the layer where a controlled failure occurs.
Module checkpointDNS and DHCP checkpoint
06Ports, Transport, and FirewallsBuild practical skill in ports, transport, and firewalls and connect it to the outcomes of Computer Networking Fundamentals.4 lessons
Module checkpointPorts, Transport, and Firewalls checkpoint
07Wireless and Remote ConnectivityBuild practical skill in wireless and remote connectivity and connect it to the outcomes of Computer Networking Fundamentals.4 lessons
Module checkpointWireless and Remote Connectivity checkpoint
08Network TroubleshootingBuild practical skill in network troubleshooting and connect it to the outcomes of Computer Networking Fundamentals.4 lessons
Module checkpointNetwork Troubleshooting checkpoint
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Portfolio integration
Capstone Project
Design and Troubleshoot a Small Office Network
Combine the path skills in a portfolio-ready project with clear functional requirements, tests, verification evidence, and operating notes.
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Acceptance criteria
- The core workflow works from start to finish.
- Invalid input or failure states are handled clearly.
- The result is tested and documented.
- A reviewer can reproduce the setup and verification.
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