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Introduction to networking for complete beginners
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(18,642 ratings)
268,086 students

Introduction to networking for complete beginners

Learn elementary networking concepts in less than 60 minutes. Great before going for General Networking, MTA or CCNA
Created byMarious Kuriata
Last updated 2/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Identify network devices and hardware
  • Describe the roles of a firewall
  • Understand Cisco certificates
  • Use ipconfig, ping and traceroute commands
  • Check basic network connectivity
  • Have enough knowledge to join more advanced training

Course content

3 sections24 lectures1h 45m total length
  • Welcome!2:31

Requirements

  • You have to know how to use Microsoft Windows, e.g. Windows XP/7/8

Description

You know nothing about networking? Not ready for MTA Servers / Networking, Comptia, VPN, General Networking courses? 

The solution is simple: "Introduction to networking for complete beginners". 

More than 250.000 students have joined this training! 17000+ reviews. Start today! 

In this course you will learn elementary networking concepts in 60 minutes. 

  • Why do we need networks?

  • Basic commands: ipconfig, ping, traceroute

  • Introduction to the world of Cisco

  • How to start troubleshooting a home network

  • Wireless issues

  • How to start a career in IT

  • Bonus videos

The course is a perfect starting point before going for other courses I prepared for you like General Networking, MTA in Networking or CCNA. 

  It is free for a limited time only! 

                        Complete beginners guide to networking concepts. Join today 

  Contents and Overview 

                                                     In 60 minutes of content including more than 15 lectures,  this course covers the basics of networking concepts for complete beginners. Enjoy free bonus videos covering additional topics! 

                Students completing the course will have the  knowledge to join courses like General Networking, MTA Servers Fundamentals, MTA Networking Fundamentals, VPNs or CCNA. A lot of real world examples help you apply your skills and  make difficult topics much easier to understand. 

                Join today!

Who this course is for:

  • Students who are not ready for MTA or CCNA
  • Everybody who wants to learn basic networking concept