Diploma in Computer Networking
Online USA
Course
DURATION
10 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free online course
Key Summary
About: The Diploma in Computer Networking covers network security architecture and protocols, LANs and WANs, and devices such as hubs, switches and routers. You’ll learn how data travels across networks and how to protect it. The course is free to enroll on Alison, CPD-accredited, and needs 80% or higher in assessments to earn an official diploma (digital, printed or framed).
Career Outcomes: This diploma prepares you for entry-level IT and networking roles. Potential paths include network technician, IT support technician, junior network administrator, security analyst and systems support. Use this credential to improve CVs and professional profiles and job applications.
Learn the security architecture and protocols used to keep networks safe in this free online diploma course. This diploma course introduces you to the architecture and protocols used in network security. We explain the structure and function of local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) and examine key devices like hubs, switches and routers. These allow for efficient communication through a network and this course teaches you everything you need to know to keep that data safe from prying eyes, an invaluable skill in the Information Age.
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All Alison courses are free to enrol study and complete. To complete this diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this diploma course, you can acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
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This diploma course discusses the basics of networking and local area networks. We lay out network terminology and explain serial data transfer and internet protocol (IP) addresses as we examine the most common types of networks. We study the ‘open systems interconnection’ (OSI) model to illustrate how its layers guide the flow of network traffic. We cover wired and wireless networks and the tools used to manage and troubleshoot them.
Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) is a client/server protocol that enables configured client computers to obtain IP addresses automatically. We outline what information can be obtained from IP addresses using DHCP and the benefits of doing so. We then investigate ‘discovery, offer, request, acknowledge’ (DORA) discovery and ‘automatic private IP addressing’ (APIPA), which is a service for assigning unique IP addresses to small office or home networks without deploying the DHCP service.
Setting up a network can help a business make the most of its computer systems and equipment. It is a fast and reliable way of sharing information and resources. This course provides a deep understanding of the different types of LANs and WANs found in networks and the protocols used to secure communications and preserve network security. This diploma course suits anyone working in the field of information technology so sign up to polish your computer skills and take the next step in your career.
- Module 1: Introduction to Local Area Networks
- Module 2: Defining Networks with OSI Model
- Module 3: Networking Fundamentals: Understanding Wired and Wireless Networks
- Module 4: Networking Fundamentals: Understanding Internet Protocol
- Module 5: Networking Fundamentals: Implementing TCP/IP in the Command
- Module 6: Diploma in Computer Networking - First Assessment
- Module 7: Working with Networking Services
- Module 8: Understanding Wide Area Networks
- Module 9: Defining Network Infrastructure and Network Security
- Module 10: Diploma in Computer Networking - Second Assessment
- Module 11: Course Assessment
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Explain how hubs, switches and routers function
- Describe how ethernet works
- Outline the structure and function of IP addresses
- List the seven layers of the OSI model
- Lay out the four layers of the TCP Model
- Describe the structure and function of twisted-pair cables
- Define ‘attenuation’ and ‘interference’ in the context of networking
- Outline the structure and function of wireless networks
- Explain the structure of Internet protocol addresses
- Break down the networking role of the default gateway and DNS server
- Describe wide-area networking technologies
- Discuss the features and functions of VPN protocols
- Navigate the different types of network security systems
Knowledge & Skills You Will Learn
- Computer Networking
- Network Security
- Security
- Computer Skills
- STEM
- Technology