Computer Networks

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Computer Networks

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Computer Networks course develops a structured foundation across four source-defined units. Learners begin with network foundations, progress to addressing and local networks, then move into internet services and routing, and close with transport, applications, and troubleshooting. The sequence is supported by theory sessions and hands-on sessions, helping learners connect each unit with a consistent learning rhythm.

The course progresses from network foundations to addressing and local networks, then internet services and routing, before closing with transport, applications and troubleshooting. Designed for students, technical learners and early-career professionals, the course provides a focused six-week online pathway that preserves the supplied module order and topic pattern. The emphasis remains on the skills and concepts named in the source curriculum, with no unsupported modules, tools or outcomes added.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Explain foundational computer-network concepts and communication roles.
Describe addressing concepts used within local networks.
Develop understanding of local-network communication and connectivity.
Explain how internet services and routing support end-to-end communication.
Interpret transport-layer responsibilities within network communication.
Relate application behaviour to underlying network services.
Use structured troubleshooting thinking across the supplied network pathway.
Connect theory sessions with source-defined hands-on activity.

Understand network communication from addressing and routing to troubleshooting

CURRICULUM

Unit 1: Network Foundations

Topics Covered:

This opening module establishes network foundations within the Computer Networks learning pathway. The theory session develops conceptual understanding and the hands-on session reinforces the module through practical activity. It creates the foundation for the later modules without adding topics beyond the supplied curriculum.

Theory Sessions
Hands On Sessions

Unit 2: Addressing and Local Networks

Topics Covered

This module develops addressing and local networks as the next stage of the Computer Networks pathway. The theory session develops conceptual understanding and the hands-on session reinforces the module through practical activity. The unit connects the earlier foundation with the concepts introduced in the modules that follow.

Theory Sessions
Hands On Sessions

Unit 3: Internet Services and Routing

Topics Covered

This module develops internet services and routing as the next stage of the Computer Networks pathway. The theory session develops conceptual understanding and the hands-on session reinforces the module through practical activity. The unit connects the earlier foundation with the concepts introduced in the modules that follow.

Theory Sessions
Hands On Sessions

Unit 4: Transport, Applications, and Troubleshooting

Topics Covered

The final module focuses on transport, applications, and troubleshooting, completing the source-defined Computer Networks sequence. The theory session develops conceptual understanding and the hands-on session reinforces the module through practical activity. It brings the four-module pathway to a clear conclusion while preserving the exact source topic structure.

Theory Sessions
Hands On Sessions

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

Students building foundational knowledge of computer networks.
IT learners interested in addressing, routing and troubleshooting.
Early-career support or infrastructure professionals refreshing networking concepts.
Developers who want better understanding of the networks used by applications.
Technical learners preparing for cloud, systems or cybersecurity study.
Learners who value theory reinforced by hands-on sessions.