Networking
Networking Mastery – 3- Month Course
💡Learn the Fundamentals of Networking & Build Your IT Career!
✅ Course Duration: 3 Months (1 Hour per Session)
✅ Mode: Online or In-Person
✅ Level: Beginner to Intermediate
✅ Includes: Hands-on assignments, real-world simulations, and a final certification exam
What you’ll learn
📌 Networking Fundamentals – Understand how networks operate, from LANs to WANs.
📌 IP Addressing & Subnetting – Learn how to configure IPs and master subnetting techniques.
📌 Routing & Switching – Set up and troubleshoot routers, switches, and VLANs.
📌 Network Security – Understand firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention.
📌 Cloud & Wireless Networking – Explore Wi-Fi technologies, SDN, and cloud-based networking.
3-Month Module Plan
This structured learning path ensures progression from beginner concepts to advanced networking principles. With hands-on labs, real-world projects, and quizzes, you’ll gain practical skills applicable to IT careers.
Introduction to Networking
📆 Week 1 – 1 hr per session
- What is Networking? Overview of LAN, WAN, and MAN
- OSI & TCP/IP Models: Understanding data flow in networks
- Basic network components: Routers, switches, firewalls, and access points
- Hands-on Lab: Setting up a simple home network
Network Devices & Protocols
📆 Week 2 – 1 hr. per session
- Overview of network devices and their functions
- Understanding MAC addresses, IP addresses, and ports
- Common network protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSH
- Hands-on Lab: Configuring IP addresses on a network
Network Topologies & Configurations
📆 Week 3 – 1 hr. per session
- Common network topologies: Star, Bus, Ring, Hybrid
- Configuring network interfaces and setting up VLANs
- Introduction to Virtual LANs (VLANs) and subnet segmentation
- Hands-on Lab: Designing a small office/home office (SOHO) network
IP Addressing & Subnetting
📆 Week 4 – 1 hr. per session
- IPv4 vs IPv6: Differences and importance
- Subnetting & CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)
- Network Address Translation (NAT) and its role in security
- Hands-on Lab: Subnetting exercises and IP address assignment
Routing & Switching Essentials
📆 Week 5 – 1 hr. per session
- Static vs Dynamic Routing: When to use each
- Understanding Routing Protocols: RIP, OSPF, BGP
- Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing for better network segmentation
- Hands-on Lab: Basic router and switch configuration
Network Security Principles
📆 Week 6 – 1 hr. per session
- Introduction to network security threats and vulnerabilities
- Configuring firewalls and access control lists (ACLs)
- VPNs (Virtual Private Networks): How they work and why they’re needed
- Hands-on Lab: Setting up a firewall for network protection
Wireless & Cloud Networking
📆 Week 7 – 1 hr. per session
- Understanding Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Cloud Networking Basics: AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Introduction to SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and virtualization
- Hands-on Lab: Setting up a cloud-based virtual network
Troubleshooting & Network Management
📆 Week 8 – 1 hr. per session
- Using network monitoring tools: Wireshark, Ping, Traceroute, SNMP
- Common network issues and how to troubleshoot them
- Hands-on Lab: Debugging and resolving real-world network issues
Virtualization & Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
📆 Week 9 – 1 hr. per session
- Overview of virtualization and how it benefits networking
- Introduction to Hyper-V, VMware, and Docker networking
- Understanding Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
- Hands-on Lab: Deploying a virtualized network environment
Cloud Networking & Automation
📆 Week 10 – 1 hr. per session
- Deep dive into AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud networking
- Network automation tools: Ansible, Python, and Terraform
- Hands-on Lab: Automating network configurations using Python
Network Security Deep Dive
📆 Week 11 – 1 hr. per session
- IDS & IPS (Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems)
- Zero Trust Networking & Next-Gen Firewalls
- Penetration Testing Basics & Ethical Hacking Principles
- Hands-on Lab: Simulating a cyberattack and implementing security measures
Final Project & Certification Prep
📆 Week 12 – 1 hr. per session
- Real-world networking project
- Exam preparation for CompTIA Network+, CCNA, and AWS Advanced Networking
- Hands-on Lab: Mock certification exam and troubleshooting scenarios
Meet Your Instructor
Mohammed Okasha
Head of Engineering
Certified in Networking IT
Gain an industry-recognized certification to advance your career in networking, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Whether you’re a beginner or an IT professional looking to enhance your skills, this certification will validate your knowledge and open doors to exciting career opportunities.
Why Get Certified?
Upon successful completion of the Networking Mastery course,
