Introduction to Networks (CCNA 1)

The curriculum is designed for those who are seeking entry-level jobs in the ICT industry or hope to fulfill prerequisites to pursue more specialized ICT skills.
Students who complete this course will be able to perform the following functions:
Explain the advances in modern network technologies
Implement initial settings including passwords, IP addressing, and default gateway parameters on a network switch and end devices
Explain how network protocols enable devices to access local and remote network resources
Explain how physical layer protocols, services, and network media support communications across data networks
Calculate numbers between decimal and binary systems
Explain how media access control in the data link layer supports communication across networks
Explain how Ethernet operates in a switched network
Explain how routers use network layer protocols and services to enable end-to-end connectivity
Explain how ARP and ND enable communication on a local area network
Implement initial settings on a router and end devices
Calculate an IPv4 subnetting scheme to efficiently segment your network
Implement an IPv6 addressing scheme
Use various tools to test network connectivity
Compare the operations of transport layer protocols in supporting end-to-end communication
Explain the operation of application layer protocols in providing support to end-user applications
Configure switches and routers with device hardening features to enhance security
Implement a network design for a small network to include a router, a switch, and end devices