About This Learning Opportunity

Build foundational computer networking skills and learn how network devices, protocols, media and IP addressing work together to connect computers and other devices across local and internet-based networks.

What You'll Learn

Understand fundamental networking concepts; identify common network devices and media; understand how protocols enable communication; learn how Ethernet networks operate; understand the role of IP addresses; configure basic network connectivity; connect wireless devices and routers; create a simple local area network; and understand common application-layer network services.

Who Is This Learning For?

Suitable for: Young job seekers, students, aspiring IT professionals, help-desk learners, network support beginners, cybersecurity learners and career changers.

Suitable for young job seekers, students, aspiring IT professionals, help-desk learners, cybersecurity beginners and career changers who want to understand computer networking fundamentals.

Career relevance: Provides foundational networking knowledge relevant to entry-level IT support, help desk, network support, cybersecurity and network technician career pathways.

Before You Start

Prerequisites: None

Enrolment: Create or use a Cisco Networking Academy account and enrol in the self-paced course.

Access notes: Free online Cisco Networking Academy course available for self-paced study. Registration and login are required to enrol, track progress and receive available course recognition.

Cost & Certificate

Learning cost: Free to Learn

Certificate type: Free Certificate

Certificate details: Learners can earn Cisco Networking Academy course recognition, including a digital badge, after successfully completing the applicable course requirements. This course also contributes foundational knowledge toward Cisco's CCST Networking pathway.

Certificate cost: Free digital badge/course recognition

Provider recognition: Official Cisco Networking Academy course with digital badge recognition available upon successful completion of applicable course requirements.

Accreditation: Networking Basics forms part of Cisco Networking Academy's certification-aligned networking curriculum. It contributes toward the learning pathway aligned with Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking, but completing Networking Basics alone is not the same as earning the separate CCST Networking certification.

PNG & Pacific Suitability

Relevant to Papua New Guinea and Pacific Island learners seeking foundational ICT skills for technical support, networking, cybersecurity and other technology-related employment or further study.

Offline learning support: No

Learning Access & Support

Delivery: Online

Learning format: Self-paced online course with interactive activities, quizzes, practical labs and assessment

Language: English

Internet: Internet connection required for online study, interactive activities, labs, quizzes and assessments.

Device requirements: Internet-connected computer or compatible mobile device. A desktop or laptop computer is recommended for practical networking activities and labs.

Learner support: Cisco Networking Academy provides learning resources and access to career-development resources supporting learners as they build technology skills.

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