BONUS! Cyber Phoenix Subscription Included: All Phoenix TS students receive complimentary ninety (90) day access to the Cyber Phoenix learning platform, which hosts hundreds of expert asynchronous training courses in Cybersecurity, IT, Soft Skills, and Management and more!
Course Overview
This five day course provides a comprehensive introduction to computer networking and communications, covering both the theoretical foundations and practical aspects of modern networks. Students explore the full network stack, from the physical and data-link layers to transport and application layers, including LANs, WANs, routing, and virtual LANs. The course also addresses multimedia applications, network management, and security concepts such as cryptography. By blending conceptual understanding with real-world examples, the course prepares students to design, manage, and secure networks effectively. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core concepts and components of computer networks, including the OSI and TCP/IP models.
- Describe the functions of the physical, data-link, network, transport, and application layers.
- Explain LAN and WAN architectures, including connecting devices and virtual LANs.
- Understand routing principles and data transfer across networks.
- Discuss multimedia applications and their impact on network performance.
- Apply basic network management concepts and tools to monitor and troubleshoot networks.
- Explain cryptography principles and network security fundamentals to protect information.
Schedule
Currently, there are no public classes scheduled. Please contact a Phoenix TS Training Consultant to discuss hosting a private class at 301-258-8200.
Prerequisites
- Completion of college-level mathematics, providing the foundation for understanding data transfer, protocols, and networking concepts.
- A basic understanding of computers, operating systems, and how devices communicate.
- General familiarity with technology concepts, including hardware, software, and data flow.
- Awareness of basic communication or networking ideas, such as how information is transmitted between devices.
- Comfort with conceptual thinking about systems, protocols, and layered structures in networking.
BONUS! Cyber Phoenix Subscription Included: All Phoenix TS students receive complimentary ninety (90) day access to the Cyber Phoenix learning platform, which hosts hundreds of expert asynchronous training courses in Cybersecurity, IT, Soft Skills, and Management and more!
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