Networking Essentials

Release Notes
Last updated October 27, 2016

Purpose
This course introduces a variety of topics to build students’ skills and understanding of networking. The course also
introduces networking devices and the IOS operating system. Students will learn how networks are set up, how
devices are configured, how communication takes place on a network, and the basics of implementing network
security best practices This will enhance the students’ confidence in communicating their knowledge and work in
networking-related professions. This course includes activities that expand on the course material presented. Upon
completion of this course, the end-of-course survey, and the end-of-course assessment, the student will receive a
Certificate of Completion.

Release Content
Component Description
E-Learning Content 9 chapters
Recorded
3 recorded presentations
Presentations/Videos
17 Packet Tracer Activities
Activities 21 Lab Activities
13 Interactive Activities
Additional Resources Additional resources are included in the form of external links
9 chapter quizzes that review major concepts presented across an
Chapter Quizzes
entire chapter. (Canvas)
This exam follows chapter 5 to test student comprehension over
Checkpoint Exam
the first 5 chapters
Optional Capstone Project

End-of-Course Feedback 1 end-of-course survey to provide feedback for the course

The practice final provides students with a sampling of the type of
Practice Final Exam
questions and content covered by the Final Exam
1 end-of-course exam that reviews major concepts presented
Final Exam
across all nine chapters of the Networking Essentials course
9 chapters containing accessible text and media text
Accessibility
Videos provide closed captioning (CC) and links to transcripts.
The successful completion of the end-of-course assessment and
Certificate of Completion end-of-course feedback are required to receive a Certificate of
Completion

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 Known Issues
Item Description
Closed Captions Use the external video link if you are having issues with the embedded
videos

Course Outline
Chapter Title
1 Ever Wonder How it Works?
2 Networks in Our Daily Lives
3 Communicating on a Local Network
4 Network Addressing
5 Providing Network Services
6 Building a Home Network
7 Network Security
8 Configuring Cisco Devices
9 Testing and Troubleshooting

Certification Exam Alignment

Not Applicable

Support
For general assistance with curriculum, classroom, or program issues, please contact the Networking Academy™
Support Desk by signing into the Cisco NetSpace™ learning environment and clicking Help > Contact Support at
the top of the page.

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