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Fundamentals of Networking and the Internet

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    Understand LANs, WANs and internetworks
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    Understand application layer functionality and protocols
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    Learn about the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) – communicating with reliability
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    Understand routing and switchin
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    Learn about the Ethernet – Communication through the LAN

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

In this course, you will learn the basics of how networks and the internet work at a technical level, giving a good foundation to relate the use of these technologies in their areas of work.

Delivery method
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Face to face

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Virtual

Course duration
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7 hours

Competency level
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Foundation

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Delivery method
  • face to face icon

    Face to face

  • Virtual icon

    Virtual

Course duration
Duration icon

7 hours

Competency level
  • Foundation icon

    Foundation