Centipid Academy

Networking Fundamentals

Learn the core concepts of computer networking, including IP addressing, routing, switching, and troubleshooting.

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Created by Mbuthia Industries

Last updated 8/2026 English 8 hr 20 min Self-paced Beginner

What you’ll learn

Understand network types, topologies, and common hardware

Explain the OSI and TCP/IP models

Configure basic IP addressing and subnetting

Differentiate between switches, routers, and access points

Perform basic network troubleshooting

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Course content

1 section 8 lectures 2h 42m total length

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Introduction to Networking 8 lectures

What is a Network?

Learn the core concepts of computer networking, including IP addressing, routing, switching, and troubleshooting.

25 min

Networking 101

Learn the core concepts of computer networking, including IP addressing, routing, switching, and troubleshooting.

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Networking 101

30 min

Types of Networks: LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN

Types of Networks: LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN

30 min

Networking Topologies

learn more about network topologies

30 min

Common Networking Devices

networking devices

10 min

Reading Basic Network Diagrams

Reading Basic Network Diagrams

2 min

Networking 201

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15 min

Introduction to networking quiz

Complete this module assessment after finishing the lesson content.

20

Requirements

  • Beginner level course delivered in a self-paced format.
  • Basic computer literacy

Description

This beginner-friendly course introduces the building blocks of modern networks. Students will understand how devices communicate, how LANs and WANs work, how to configure basic network devices, and how to troubleshoot common connectivity problems.

Learn the core concepts of computer networking, including IP addressing, routing, switching, and troubleshooting.

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4.0 out of 5 from 1 rating

Brenda Wanjiru

Aug 20, 2026

★★★★☆

good so far

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