Networking Essentials (NE)
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| Date: | 16.09. - 02.12.2025 |
| Aim of the course: | This course teaches the fundamentals of networking. It covers the foundation of networking and network devices, how to use different network applications and protocols to accomplish networking tasks, how to provide Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to devices both manually and automatically and understand how IP addresses are calculated and assigned, how the physical, data link, and network layers work together to provide end-to-end connectivity, how to provide basic network diagnostics and troubleshooting including endpoints, networks, for both local and remote scenarios, will teach foundations of security and about network and computer threats and attacks including application, cyber, wireless, and mobile device attacks, and how to perform basic secure wireless configuration. After successfully completing this course, you will receive a free digital badge along with course completion certificate. This course prepares you for the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking (100-150) exam. |
| Target group: | Individuals who want to pursue a career in the network security field. Learners in this course are exposed to the foundational knowledge required to respond to network security threats through various threat mitigation measures. |
| Prerequisites: | Basic understanding of how to use a computer and browse the internet. |
| Topics: | 1 Communications in a Connected World 2 Network Components, Types, and Connections 3 Wireless and Mobile Networks 4 Build a Home Network 5 Communication Principles 6 Network Media 7 The Access Layer 8 The Internet Protocol 9 IPv4 and Network Segmentation 10 IPv6 Addressing Formats and Rules 11 Dynamic Addressing with DHCP 12 Gateways to Other Networks 13 The ARP Process 14 Routing Between Networks 15 TCP and UDP 16 Application Layer Services 17 Network Testing Utilities 18 Network Design 19 Cloud and Virtualization 20 Number Systems 21 Ethernet Switching 22 Network Layer 23 IPv4 Address Structure 24 Address Resolution 25 IP Addressing Services 26 Transport Layer 27 The Cisco IOS Command Line 28 Build a Small Cisco Network 29 ICMP 30 Physical Layer 31 Data Link Layer 32 Routing at the Network Layer 33 IPv6 Addressing 34 IPv6 Neighbor Discovery 35 Cisco Switches and Routers 36 Troubleshoot Common Network Problems 37 Network Support 38 Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks 39 Network Security |
| Study results: | Students who complete this course will be able to: *Configure an integrated wireless router and wireless client to connect securely to the internet. *Configure a DHCP server. *Create a fully connected LAN. *Build a simple computer network using Cisco devices. *Use various tools to test network connectivity. *Implement an IPv6 addressing scheme. *Troubleshoot basic network connectivity issues. *Configure secure user access on a network. |
| Assessment criteria: | 51% from Final Test |
| Comments: | Kursus toimub inglise keeles |
| Learning outcomes: | Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) |
| Course language: | in Estonian |
| Volume: | lectures: 48 academic hours independent studies: 30 academic hours |
| Credit points (ECTS): | 3.0 |
| Graduation document: | TalTech certificate |
| Contact: | Marika Tamm, 5145506, marika.tamm@taltech.ee |
| Price: | 2000 EUR + VAT / participant |
| Registration deadline: | 11.09.2025 |
| Place: | webinars @Tuesdays 17:00-20:00 CISCO Webex Meetings keskkonnas |
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