CLD260X IT Support: Networking Essentials

About This Course 

This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in IT Support. 

IT Support: Networking Essentials is designed to introduce the core networking concepts to learners who are new to IT Support. The course begins by explaining the purpose of networking and then examines how networks are configured in homes, offices, between offices, and around the world with the Internet. This includes a review of network topologies, physical networking, and network protocols. The course concludes with an introduction to network troubleshooting, including how to troubleshoot common networking issues. 

What you'll learn

• Understanding networking topologies
• Understanding LANs, WANs and the Internet
• Understanding wireless and wired networks
• Understanding network protocols
• Understanding TCP/IP
• Troubleshooting networking using built-in networking tools 

Microsoft Verified Certificate

For a small fee ($99), once you complete this course, you will receive a Microsoft authenticated Certificate of Completion. This will allow you to showcase your achievement and document your expertise. You will have permission to add the certificate to your resume or post it directly to LinkedIn. If your company has access to Microsoft Software Assurance Training vouchers, you can redeem one voucher for one certificate.