The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here

About this course

This specialization 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 specialization. In this specialization, you will gain a thorough understanding of computer networking, starting from the basics and advancing to key protocols and configurations. You will explore essential networking models like TCP/IP and OSI while gaining hands-on experience using Wireshark for network traffic analysis. This foundational knowledge will help you troubleshoot, secure, and optimize networks effectively. As you progress, you’ll dive into networking topics such as Ethernet, routers, IP addressing, and subnetting. By studying real-world applications, you'll gain insight into how networks impact daily life and how to optimize them for business needs. Each section is designed to build upon the previous one, ensuring complex networking concepts are clear and manageable. Ideal for beginners or those aiming for CCNA certification, this specialization suits individuals with basic IT knowledge who want to deepen their understanding of networking. By the end of this specialization, you will be able to understand and apply key networking models like OSI and TCP/IP, analyze network traffic with Wireshark, implement Ethernet networks, and use routing and subnetting for optimal network configurations.