IT Foundations
Beginner
Computer Networking: From TCP/IP to Cloud Networks
Understand how data really moves: addressing, routing, switching, DNS, VPNs and cloud networking.
A foundational to professional networking course covering the OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing and subnetting, switching and routing, wireless, DNS and DHCP, network security, VPNs, SD-WAN and cloud networking on AWS and Azure.
100h 2 certificates available
NetworkingTCP/IPRoutingDNSCloud Networking
Curriculum
Two complete tracks. Study either or both — each has its own exam and certificate.
Eight modules from packets and addressing to routing, wireless, security and cloud network design, with browser-based labs and simulations.
The fundamentals of moving data.
- Signals, Media and Ethernet Basics Lab40 min
- The OSI and TCP/IP Models Lab40 min
- Encapsulation, Frames and Packets Lab40 min
- Network Types: LAN, WAN, Campus and Cloud Lab40 min
Careers this prepares you for
- Network Technician
- Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Cloud Network Engineer
- NOC Analyst
How you study
Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.