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About the Course

This course is designed to provide a full overview of computer networking. We’ll cover everything from the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and protocols to an overview of the cloud to practical applications and network troubleshooting. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: ● describe computer networks in terms of a five-layer model ● understand all of the standard protocols involved with TCP/IP communications ● grasp powerful network troubleshooting tools and techniques ● learn network services like DNS and DHCP that help make computer networks run ● understand cloud computing, everything as a service, and cloud storage...

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JP

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A lot of information, but i feel like i fully understand core networking concepts. A lot of this info has helped me comprehend what will be required for me when I take my Network + certification exam.

MB

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Its interesting if you like understanding how the internet works. There is a lot moving parts involved for everything to work smothly. It changed what I had thought about it before I took this course.

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By ELIJAH J A Q

Mar 10, 2022

I have so much learn in this course, most especially in OSI Model/TCP/IP Model, im struggling a bit to pass the exam but i try my best to answer those challenging question. thank you coursera.

By Alexsandra R

Sep 30, 2021

Brace yourself its a lot of information to take in . Make sure if you don't fully understand watch the videos a few times. I had to do that for this course . Now I have a better understanding.

By Nick M

May 10, 2021

The information presented in this course was exhaustive and helpful in learning basics and more when it comes to networking. It was done in such a way to make it understandable and relateable.

By Antonio Z

Jun 7, 2020

Very impressive amount of information over a 6 week time. It was challenging and almost made me want to give up. But I pulled through and now moving my way into the rest of this certification!

By Eden E

Apr 3, 2020

This is a very informative course delving into the concepts of all facets of computer networking. I look forward to continue learning in the Google IT Support Professional Certificate program!

By Alaina B

Sep 1, 2018

Very good way to introduce the Networking field of IT to new learners. While many of these terms were confusing and there were a lot of them, it was a very well put together course. Great job!

By Juan I H M

Dec 29, 2020

Absolutely great course, it shows perfectly the layers and the process that computers use to send information through the web. It completely changes your understanding of networking for good.

By BILL R

Dec 8, 2020

A lot of information! Some of it incredibly difficult to understand, but definitely worth my time! Now I understand how networks operate and how complex they are. I am inspired to learn more!

By Nikhil D R

Sep 22, 2020

Highly recommended course. It really helped me to build up a logical connection in my brain between each and every networking concepts. Thank you google and coursera for this wonderful piece.

By Rebekah P

Sep 2, 2020

This was a great course. Tutors were very clear and concise with their explanations and this enabled me to grasp and understand the many concepts being taught. Thank you to all the tutors!

By BENJAMIN M S

Jul 13, 2020

Wow !!!! This was fantastic and I learned so much to apply to my new job. I am absolutely excited to apply these new skills so that I can hopefully not have to google everything as I work lol

By Nathan M

Jun 30, 2019

I like the way the the course is laid out giving you informative videos of the topic followed by a quiz and really like having hands-on tutorials where you can implement what you have learnt.

By Shaifali K

May 4, 2018

This course was Fantastic! it really helped me hone my basic knowledge of computer networking. Thank you Google and Coursera! I cant wait to move forward with the next course in this program.

By Anton G

Mar 17, 2018

Intense! I really appreciate the huge work of the team. Trying to deal with tons of new and interesting material. I am literally becoming smarter every day. And of course thanks Victor! 5/5

By Gerry M

Feb 14, 2018

The test of this section had some issues with answers. everything is fill in the blank so a you have to type in exactly what the answer is and there is no leeway. but everything else is great

By JessOnBass B

Oct 22, 2021

This course was very challenging and I was super proud when I finished with a very good understanding of networking. Kudos to everyone involved in the format and instruction of this course.

By Caribbean P

Aug 15, 2021

This course provides a nothing but information and is not for the faint of heart, if you are expecting to sit back and be engaged this is not the course for you. Expect to be stimulated!!!!

By Muhammad W A

May 20, 2021

Nice course. I am new to this course so it was a little bit difficult for me. The instructor is really expert in this field and overall I enjoyed this course. Thanks coursera.org and Google.

By SONAM �

May 14, 2021

This course was very helpful in building our networking concepts. I had learned so many new things through this course. Thanks a lot for giving me the opportunity to be the part of Coursera.

By Siyabonga H

Feb 21, 2021

Very challenging course but with enough focus it gets easier to understand. Networking is very cool and i hope to go for Networking certification such as CCNA or Network plus from Comptia A+

By PATRICIO A H M

Aug 25, 2020

Para mi es una gran experiencia estudiar y entender las redes de comunicaciones. Es algo complejo para mi, pero el curso me ayudo muchísimo a simplificarlo y entender cada cosa por separado.

By Rushi R

Jun 8, 2020

Awesome course for those who want to go for networking as a future career.

this course is the basic necessity for networking, and also understanding the communication between network devices.

By Chidi-Onuigbo C

Apr 11, 2020

I had the opportunity to learn from the best, the best in the area of networking. I can stand authoritatively and defend whatever I have learn in this course. Thank Google team and coursera.

By Juan M R

Nov 6, 2022

Curso excelente, temario amplio y actualizado, abarca gran cantidad de temas y explican como es que funcionan y con ejemplos practicos que puedes utlizar en tu carrera y en la vida diraria.

By Mahamoudou S

Sep 25, 2021

This course has given me a better understanding of computer networking. I have also learned network troubleshooting tools and techniques. The course has fired up my curiosity in the topic.