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  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Firewall, Network Routing, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Automation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    5G Mobile Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Telecommunications, General Networking, Technology Roadmaps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    CCNA: Networking Basics, Switching, Addressing, and Routing

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), TCP/IP, Network Administration, Network Switches, General Networking, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Cybersecurity and Network Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Hardening, Cyber Threat Hunting, Operating System Administration, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Linux Commands, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Operations, Linux, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Operating Systems, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Network Administration, Security Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, YAML, Software Development Methodologies, Software-Defined Networking, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Data Modeling, Version Control, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Networking and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, OSI Models, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Performance Management, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Hardware Architecture, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    573 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Programming, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    276 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    594 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Network Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems: Principles in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Terraform

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular understanding+network+fundamentals courses

  • Network Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • 5G Mobile Networks: LearnQuest
  • CCNA: Networking Basics, Switching, Addressing, and Routing: Logical Operations
  • Cybersecurity and Network Defense Fundamentals: Edureka
  • Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Introduction to Networking and Storage: IBM
  • Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone: IBM
  • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
  • Fundamentals of Network Communication: University of Colorado System

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