Network Fundamentals
How networks really work: components and topologies, the OSI and TCP/IP models, Ethernet, TCP and UDP, IPv4/IPv6 addressing and subnetting, plus wireless and virtualization basics.
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7 modules
Design, build and secure the networks everything runs on — and pass your CCNA.
This path runs as a free bootcamp
An intensive cohort: you go through every module together, with live sessions, projects and mentorship. Next cohort: dates announced soon.
Your route
How networks really work: components and topologies, the OSI and TCP/IP models, Ethernet, TCP and UDP, IPv4/IPv6 addressing and subnetting, plus wireless and virtualization basics.
Connect and segment the LAN: VLANs and 802.1Q trunks, CDP and LLDP, EtherChannel, Rapid PVST+, and wireless LAN architectures.
Move packets between networks: the routing table, static and default routes, single-area OSPFv2, inter-VLAN routing, and first-hop redundancy (HSRP).
The services every network relies on: NAT and PAT, DHCP and DNS, NTP, SNMP and syslog, QoS, and SSH, TFTP and FTP.
Protect the network: threats and mitigation, device access and passwords, ACLs, Layer 2 security (port security, DHCP snooping, DAI), VPNs, and wireless security.
How automation changes network management: controller-based and software-defined networking, REST APIs, JSON, configuration management (Ansible, Terraform), and AI in network operations.
Get ready for exam day: the 200-301 format and strategy, subnetting speed drills, troubleshooting labs, a full practice exam, and a readiness review before you book.