Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Dive into the foundational concepts of networking with this comprehensive course. From understanding network models to mastering physical network installation, this course equips you with the essential knowledge to navigate and troubleshoot modern network infrastructures effectively. Gain a solid grasp of the OSI model, MAC addresses, IP addressing, and more, setting the stage for advanced networking expertise. The journey begins with an introduction to core network models and progresses to cabling and topology fundamentals, exploring coaxial, twisted-pair, and fiber-optic technologies. You'll then delve into Ethernet basics, learning about frame structures, device interconnections, and standards like Gigabit Ethernet. Each section builds incrementally, ensuring a clear understanding of networking layers and components. Next, you’ll transition to physical network installation. Learn structured cabling techniques, testing methods, and troubleshooting strategies to handle real-world scenarios. This hands-on approach ensures you're well-prepared for practical challenges in the field, enhancing your ability to design and maintain robust network systems. Ideal for aspiring IT professionals, this course is designed for beginners with no prior networking experience. Whether preparing for certifications like CompTIA Network+ or seeking to advance your IT career, you’ll find the content approachable yet thorough.
Amazing course with i took a lot of courses with packt and I recommend that one.
Great class but would appreciate the correct answer when receiving feedback...not just a "X" with "that is not the correct answer."
The instructors kept me engaged and loved the visual representations in the explanations which helped me to easily remember. A+++. Thanks!
This course is very helpful. Somewhat refreshing especially for those who have learned them from a very long time already.
I would like some more readings with some sort of pneumonic, but overall the videos are great content. The tests do what they were designed/meant for
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I just want to say both trainer are too good with the knowledge and especially Mike, the teachers like him make learning fun and the practical knowledge given in this course is very helpful. God Bless to you all. Definitely recommended
The instructors kept me engaged and loved the visual representations in the explanations which helped me to easily remember. A+++. Thanks!
This course is very helpful. Somewhat refreshing especially for those who have learned them from a very long time already.
Excelente curso, muy enfocado en contenidos claves. Siempre queda de parte de cada uno el autoestudio.
Amazing course with i took a lot of courses with packt and I recommend that one.
It was challenging but worth it!!!
Very easy to follow and understand
Good refresher on the basics
its amazing for my study,
Great explanation
very good
useful
great
I would like some more readings with some sort of pneumonic, but overall the videos are great content. The tests do what they were designed/meant for
Great class but would appreciate the correct answer when receiving feedback...not just a "X" with "that is not the correct answer."
Great course
Jumping around nothing clear nothing in details only words no explanation not real word examples lack of real words examples how I should connect to what real devices not present only toyse I will not work with those toyes also not explaining in depth anything they are like ok this plus this 1+1 = 3 and 2+2 = 5 now why ???? and they jump to next topic very short and not very interactive ..... I would not say for other courses but CompTIA Network + certification if you study with this I will fail for sure maybe for somone it will be perfect but for me it became so bad that I am like what I am doing I whould be creating routers switchers connecting cables testing connections and nothing like this