Introduction to networking for complete beginners

Name: Introduction to networking for complete beginners
Rating: 4.4 (18731 reviews)

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

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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 sections • 24 lectures • 1h 45m total length

Welcome!2:31
Explore beginner-friendly networking fundamentals with a focus on essential commands such as ipconfig, traceroute, and ping, and an approachable progression toward MTA and CNA topics.

Why do we need a computer network?7:25
Discover how a network links devices, enables file sharing and internet access, and uses routers, switches, firewalls, and servers such as Windows Server with Active Directory.
A Quick Announcement0:22
Discover a quick announcement welcoming you to the introduction to networking for complete beginners, noting the course creation timeline, and inviting you to rate the course or ask questions.
What is a router and a firewall?5:13
Commands you need: ipconfig, ping and traceroute8:20
Learn essential networking commands for beginners: ipconfig to view IP settings, ping to test connectivity, and traceroute to map network paths, with explanations of IP addresses, default gateways, and DNS.
Welcome to the world of Cisco!4:37
Welcome to the world of Cisco - part 22:28
What is an IP address?8:25
Explore IP addresses and subnets, learn how subnet masks determine if devices share a network, and review IPv4 classes, private addresses, and default gateways.
Introduction to subnetting6:11
More about subnetting0:10
How to start your career in IT5:06
How to learn troubleshooting2:13
Fix a home network - the Internet is down?5:27
Identify wireless networks around you2:34
Let's Block a Web Browser4:18
Let's summarize the series0:59
Gain practical basics of networking for complete beginners, covering routers, switches, and firewalls through hands-on labs, designed to teach key concepts in 90 minutes to two hours.
IP Camera6:37
Smart home - Frient sensors5:06
Learn how Frient sensors integrate with Home Assistant for reliable smart home automation using plug-and-play smoke detectors, smart buttons, and motion sensors with temperature and light sensing via ZigBee ZHA.
Overview of network devices4:00
A cool and easy-to-follow ebook
Bonus Lecture: Your next step!0:09
Quiz

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.

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Who this course is for:

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

Introduction to networking for complete beginners

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 3min

Networking for complete beginners19 lectures • 1hr 20min

Extra videos4 lectures • 29min

Requirements

Description

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