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Network Fundamentals Specialization

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Network Fundamentals Specialization

Essential Networking Skills for Modern IT Roles. Learn core networking concepts to collaborate effectively and support today’s IT environments.

Mai Vang

Instructor: Mai Vang

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe the fundamental concepts in network architecture

  • Understand the importance of the many protocols that allow the network to function correctly, route traffic, and gain access to the internet

  • Understand the different management approaches to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the network

  • Understand the importance of security in the network infrastructure to safeguard it from potential cyber threats and thefts

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December 2025

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Explain key network types and architectures, including LANs, WANs, cloud networking, network segmentation, and wireless technologies

  • Describe and compare the OSI and TCP/IP network models, including L2 versus L3 networks, and identify core network protocols such as TCP and UDP

  • Recognize the purpose of load balancing and routing, and describe the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing

Skills you'll gain

Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Architecture
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Wide Area Networks
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Routing
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Load Balancing
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: OSI Models
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Local Area Networks

What you'll learn

  • Understand how protocols like ARP, STP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and PAT ensure stable and secure network operation

  • Gain practical knowledge of HTTP, SMTP, Telnet, SSH, and RDP for designing and troubleshooting networks

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Routers
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Network Switches
Category: File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Routing
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

What you'll learn

  • Apply the five core principles of network management for optimal network performance and security

  • Use SNMP, Cisco controllers, IOS CLI, and APIs to monitor, configure, and automate network devices

  • Troubleshoot issues, optimize network performance, and enhance security against unauthorized access

Skills you'll gain

Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Security
Category: System Configuration
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Network Administration
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Network Security Principles

Network Security Principles

Course 42 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn how access control lists (ACLs) are configured to control network traffic flow

  • Know how GBP, NAC, and 802.1x set and enforce network security policies

  • Understand firewalls, VPNs, AAA, and RBAC in securing and managing network access

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Security
Category: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Category: Encryption
Category: Authentications
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Firewall
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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Mai Vang
Cisco Learning and Certifications
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