CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course

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Updated in May 2025. This course now 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 course. Master the essentials of networking with the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course. This fast-paced, comprehensive course is designed to prepare you for the Network+ certification by equipping you with foundational and advanced networking concepts, protocols, and hands-on tools. The course begins with core networking principles and topologies, guiding you through classifications like LAN, WAN, and enterprise networks. You'll delve into the OSI model, TCP/IP protocols, and essential hardware like routers, switches, and VLANs. The course emphasizes real-world applications through data center designs, wireless configurations, and quality of service strategies. As you advance, you'll explore cloud technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP. Emerging trends like SD-WAN, IaC, and SASE are also covered, alongside robust sections on network security, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. Ideal for IT professionals, students, or career switchers aiming for the CompTIA Network+ certification. Basic knowledge of IT systems is recommended. This course is intermediate-level and well-suited for those seeking practical, exam-aligned expertise.

Syllabus

Course 1: Networking Fundamentals and Protocols
Course 2: IP Addressing, Routing, and Network Management
Course 3: Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep

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11 hours 55 minutes
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Updated in May 2025. This course now 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 course. In this comprehensive course, you will develop a thorough understanding of IP addressing, routing protocols, and network management strategies. By mastering IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and routing techniques, you'll gain the skills needed to design and manage efficient networks. You'll also explore emerging technologies that are transforming modern networking. Starting with the essentials, you'll dive into IPv4 addressing, binary numbering, and subnetting, building a solid foundation for network design. The course then moves into IPv6 addressing, traffic flows, and dual stack configurations, ensuring you are equipped for the future of networking. Along the way, you'll engage in hands-on exercises, reinforcing subnetting and IP configuration concepts to deepen your understanding. As the course progresses, you'll learn about routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, and how they facilitate dynamic routing in modern networks. You'll also explore advanced topics like software-defined networking (SDN), SD-WAN, and virtual LANs (VXLAN), offering insights into innovative solutions for network scalability and management. This course is designed for networking professionals looking to enhance their skills in network configuration, IP addressing, and routing protocols. Ideal for those with some networking knowledge, you'll leave with the practical skills and knowledge needed to manage and optimize network infrastructure effectively.
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6 hours 27 minutes
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Updated in May 2025. This course now 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 course. This course provides essential skills in network security, troubleshooting, and preparation for certification exams. You will gain a deep understanding of core networking services, security practices, common network attacks, and effective defense strategies. By the end, you'll be well-prepared to handle network issues and ensure secure operations in diverse network environments. Starting with an introduction to network services like DNS, NTP, and PTP, the course guides you through essential network functionalities. You'll then explore key concepts in network security, focusing on encryption, IAM, and various authentication types. The course continues by detailing common network attacks, including DoS, VLAN hopping, ARP poisoning, and DNS spoofing, providing insights into preventing these threats. You will also learn how to implement robust network defense strategies such as device hardening, NAC, key management, and honeypot techniques. Practical troubleshooting skills are a major focus, with lessons on resolving cable, interface, hardware, and wireless issues, alongside using powerful tools like iPerf and OS-level commands. This course is perfect for aspiring network professionals and those preparing for certification exams like Network+. It is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience with network security, troubleshooting, and exam prep, with no advanced prior knowledge required.
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9 hours 57 minutes
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Updated in May 2025. This course now 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 course. In this comprehensive course, you’ll dive deep into the core concepts of networking and protocols, gaining the foundational knowledge required for a career in IT and network management. By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence to understand and apply networking principles, from basic concepts to advanced networking protocols. The course begins with an introduction to network types, guiding you through various network classifications such as LANs, WANs, and PANs. It explores key differences between physical and logical topologies, helping you design and build robust networks. You will also learn about enterprise and data center network design, understanding their scalability and traffic management requirements. Next, you’ll explore the seven layers of the OSI model and get introduced to network protocols like IP, TCP, and UDP. You’ll understand how they manage data routing and transfer, including learning how TCP’s 3-way handshake ensures reliable communication. Furthermore, you’ll dive into Application layer protocols like HTTP and FTP, examining how they support various network services. The course then focuses on networking hardware components such as Ethernet clients, switches, routers, security appliances, and more. You'll also gain insight into advanced network topics such as VPNs, QoS, and cloud technologies. Ideal for aspiring network engineers or anyone pursuing the CompTIA Network+ certification, this course ensures a solid foundation in network management and design.