- Course Introduction
- The TCP/IP Five-Layer Network Model
- Alex: Why networking is important
- Cables
- Hubs and Switches
- Routers
- Servers and Clients
- Sergio: Being a network engineer
- Moving Bits Across the Wire
- Twisted Pair Cabling and Duplexing
- Network Ports and Patch Panels
- Ethernet and MAC Addresses
- Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast
- Dissecting an Ethernet Frame
- Victor: Practical experience in IT
Beginner
Online
6 Weeks
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Course overview
In this era of technology, the world has evolved to an extent that we have become dependent on networking for growth and survival. Active networking is said to be vital in career growth by building one`s reputation in every form. Exchange of information during challenges is beneficial for networking as it allows one to gain new insights that wouldn’t be possible to get otherwise.
Every company searches for employees that have good knowledge about it and can handle the company's network effectively in a smart manner. This course will help the candidate learn and gain about the process work and train them in the field of networking by learning in detail about its bits and bytes and help them gain mastery. The course is designed by keeping in mind all the needs that are required for a beginner to learn in order to successfully finish the course and upgrade their portfolio.
The highlights
- 27 hours course
- 100% online learning
- Flexible deadlines
- Favorable for beginners
- Offered by Google
- 7 days of free trial available.
Program offerings
- Quizzes
- Readings
- Assignments
- Projects
Course and certificate fees
Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking course Fees Details:
Description | Amount in INR |
Fee for 1-month | Rs. 1,143 |
Fee for 3-month | Rs. 2,286 |
Fee for 6-month | Rs. 3,429 |
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
Eligibility criteria
Certification qualification details
The certificate of completion for the Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking course will only be granted to the candidate if he/she completes all the work and successfully submit it. Once the work is submitted, an electronic certificate will be added in the Accomplishments Page. Candidates can visit that page and take a printout of the certificate and further add it to their LinkedIn Profile.
What you will learn
Once the Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking course certification is completed, the candidates will be able to understand a series of things that are given below.
- The candidate will easily understand all the protocols that cater to TCP/IP communications
- They will gain knowledge about the network knowledge that help the computer learn- DNS and DHCP
- They will get their hands-on network troubleshooting tools and techniques
- They will acquire the skills to describe computer networks in terms of the five-layer model
- They will understand cloud computing in terms of service and storage.
Admission details
Filling the form
Candidates willing to enrol in this programme, need to proceed with the Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking course application process below:
Step 1: Firstly, candidates need to go to the course page.
Step 2: Click on enrol for the free option given below the screen
Step 3: Log in or sign into the given options
Step 4: Start the 7 days free trial
Step 5: After the trial is over the candidate is expected to pay the fees
The syllabus
Week 1: Introduction to Networking
Videos
Readings
- Navigating Coursera
- How to Use Discussion Forums
- Get to Know Your Classmates
- Earn a dual Google/CompTIA A+ credential
- Supplementary Reading for The OSI Networking Model
- Supplemental Reading for Ethernet Over Twisted Pair Technologies
- Supplemental Reading for Twisted Pair Ethernet: Crossover Cables
- Cabling Tools
- Module 1 Glossary
- Graded Plugin
Practice Exercises
- TCP/IP
- Networking Devices
- The Physical Layer
- The Data Link Layer
- Layers in Networking Models
- Networking Basics
Week 2: The Network Layer
Videos
- Introduction to The Network Layer
- The Network Layer
- IPv4 Addresses
- IPv4 Datagram and Encapsulation
- IPv4 Address Classes
- Address Resolution Protocol
- Sergio: My career path
- Subnetting
- Subnet Masks
- Basic Binary Math
- CIDR
- Stay motivated in the program
- Basic Routing Concepts
- Routing Tables
- Interior Gateway Protocols
- Exterior Gateways, Autonomous Systems, and the IANA
- Non-Routable Address Space
- Alex: My success story
Readings
- Supplemental Reading for Routing Protocol Examples
- Supplemental Reading for RFCs and Standards
- Module 2 Glossary
Practice Exercises
- The Network Layer
- Subnetting
- Routing
- Routing Paths and Subnets
- The Network Layer
Week 3: The Transport and Application Layers
Videos
- Introduction to the Transport and Application Layers
- The Transport Layer
- Dissection of a TCP Segment
- TCP Control Flags and the Three-way Handshake
- TCP Socket States
- Connection-oriented and Connectionless Protocols
- Firewalls
- The Application Layer
- The Application Layer and the OSI Model
- All the Layers Working in Unison
- Learner Story: Daniel
Readings
- Supplemental Reading for System Ports versus Ephemeral Ports
- Module 3 Glossary
Practice Exercises
- The Transport Layer
- The Application Layer
- The Transport and Application Layer
- The Five-Layer Network Model
Week 4: Networking Services
Videos
- Introduction to Network Services
- Why do we need DNS?
- The Many Steps of Name Resolution
- DNS and UDP
- Sergio: A journey to the IT field
- Resource Record Types
- Anatomy of a Domain Name
- DNS Zones
- Overview of DHCP
- DHCP in Action
- Basics of NAT
- NAT and the Transport Layer
- Virtual Private Networks
- Proxy Services
Readings
- Supplemental Reading for IPv4 Address Exhaustion
- Module 4 Glossary
- Graded Plugin
Practice Exercises
- Name Resolution
- Name Resolution in Practice
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
- Network Address Translation
- VPNs & Proxies
- Networking Services Simulation
- Networking Services
Week 5: Connecting to the Internet
Videos
- Introduction to Connecting to the Internet
- Dial-up and Modems
- What is broadband?
- T-Carrier Technologies
- Digital Subscriber Lines
- Cable Broadband
- Fiber Connections
- Wide Area Network Technologies
- Point-to-Point VPNs
- Introduction to Wireless Networking Technologies
- Wireless Network Configurations
- Wireless Channels
- Wireless Security
- Cellular Networking
- Mobile Device Networks
Readings
- Supplemental Reading for Broadband Protocols
- Supplemental Reading for WAN Protocols
- Wi-Fi 6
- Supplemental Reading for Alphabet Soup
- Supplemental Reading for IoT Data Transfer Protocols
- Protocols & Encryption
- Supplemental Reading for Mobile Device Networks
- Module 5 Glossary
- Graded Plugin
Practice Exercises
- POTS and Dial-up
- Broadband Internet
- WANs
- Wireless Networking
- Wireless Channels
- Limitations of the Internet
Week 6: Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking
Videos
- Introduction to Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking
- Ping: Internet Control Message Protocol
- Traceroute
- Testing Port Connectivity
- Name Resolution Tools
- Public DNS Servers
- DNS Registration and Expiration
- Hosts Files
- What is The Cloud?
- Everything as a Service
- Cloud Storage
- IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting
- IPv6 Headers
- IPv6 and IPv4 Harmony
- Interview Role Play: Networking
- Course Wrap Up
- Alex: My career path
- Congratulations!
Readings
- Command Line Troubleshooting Tools
- Supplemental Reading for Testing Port Connectivity
- Supplemental Reading for IPv6 and IPv4 Harmony
- Graded Plugin
- Module 6 Glossary
- Course 2 Glossary
Practice Exercises
- Verifying Connectivity
- Digging into DNS
- The Cloud
- IPv6
- IPv6 Compression
- Troubleshooting and the Future of Networking
Scholarship Details
- To gain a scholarship click on the ‘financial aid available’ link
- The candidate is expected to fill the form and then proceed.
- The process will take 15 days to complete.
How it helps
The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking course is a part of Google IT Support Professional Certificate given by Google’s top instructors from top companies and universities. The course is made looking after the needs of the candidates with basic knowledge and is beginner level. The course is in the English language along with subtitles in three different languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese).
The candidate will earn a certificate after completing the course, which is shareable on various platforms and their CVs. The course is available with a free seven days trial so that the candidate can check if this is suitable for them or not and is affordable.
It is flexible which is beneficial for the candidate as they can learn on their own schedule. There are graded quizzes and assignments available along with course videos and readings. The candidate can get access to the course materials and ungraded assignments without for free.
FAQs
It takes approximately 27 hours to complete the course. But the candidate can take the time as per their speed and grasping ability.
The institute does not provide any job opportunity for Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking course programme.
No, there us no as such a specific age limit for enrolling in the course.
Please connect with the enquiry desk of Coursera.
The candidate should have a desktop or laptop and WIFI connectivity so that they can learn without interruption.
Yes, certification is going to be provided for the course after the candidate successfully completes the courses.
The fee payment is to be done by online payment. After the 7-day trial is completed.
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