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CCNA: Computer Networking Essentials

Acquire the skills needed to become a Cisco Certified Network Associate and launch your career in computer networks.

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CCNA: Computer Networking Essentials

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Prepare for a future in computer networking

As technology advances, the need for network professionals continues to grow. This three-week course will equip you with the necessary skills to develop and maintain computer networks at an industry level.

Gain the skills to pass the CCNA exam

One of Cisco’s most sought-after certifications, a CCNA qualification will demonstrate your ability to perform an entry-level job in computer networks.

On this course, you’ll learn the more advanced concepts required to pass the CCNA exam, building on the knowledge you already have of networking layers, routing, and TCP/IP and OSI models.

By gaining a CCNA certificate, you can prove to prospective employers that you have the skillset to excel in the computer network sector.

Examine computer network protocols

Network protocols are the rules that determine how data is transmitted between devices that share a network.

On this course, you’ll explore intermediate protocols including Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

By understanding these protocols, you’ll be able to explain the more complex processes within computer networks and improve your IP management skills.

Enhance your understanding of network routing

Routing is the process of mapping paths so that your data can travel from its source to your chosen destination.

On this course, you’ll explore this concept in detail, from the responsibilities of router hardware to managing multiple route paths.

With this knowledge, you’ll be able to understand the routing protocols involved in small, individual networks up to global organisations.

By the end of this course, you’ll have gained essential knowledge of computer networks in preparation for the CCNA exam and a future career in networking.

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What topics will you cover?

Do you want to learn the basics and advanced concepts of computer networking? Do you want to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam? With this course, you will learn the basic and advanced concepts of computer networking from scratch.

When would you like to start?

Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.

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Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Explain core networking processes.
  • Discuss key networking functions which enable connectivity between systems.
  • Investigate data transmission between devices, routers, networks and other digital systems.
  • Explore networking parameters through tools like Wireshark and PowerShell.
  • Compare networking protocol functions.
  • Experiment with network settings to investigate query results.

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for those with an interest in computer networks who already have a foundational understanding of network processes. It is particularly useful for those preparing to take the CCNA exam.

What software or tools do you need?

You’ll need a MacOS or Windows computer running Wireshark, which is free to download.

Who developed the course?

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Founded in 2004 in Birmingham, UK, Packt’s mission is to help the world put software to work in new ways, through the delivery of effective learning and information services to IT professionals.

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$54/one-off payment

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