Introduction to Computer Networks for Non-Techies

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Course Introduction

Lecture 1: Course Introduction and Overview

Lecture 2: Why Learn Computer Networking From Me?

Lecture 3: Beginner-Friendly Labs

Lecture 4: Course Lecture PDFs

Lecture 5: Familiarizing Yourself with Udemy's Course Taking Interface

Lecture 6: How to Access Course Subtitles & Transcripts

Lecture 7: Join our Facebook Student Community

Lecture 8: Udemy Mobile App for iOS & Android – Download & Take Course Videos On the Go!

Lecture 9: Student Exercise: Introduce Yourself

Chapter 2: Overview and Benefits of Computer Networks

Lecture 1: What Is a Computer Network?

Lecture 2: Some Basic Computer Networking Rules

Lecture 3: Types of Networks (by Size)

Lecture 4: Peer-to-Peer vs. Client-Server Architecture

Lecture 5: Why Build a Computer Network?

Lecture 6: Student Exercise: Benefits of Computer Networks

Chapter 3: Course Primer: How Computer Networks Work

Lecture 1: Section Introduction

Lecture 2: Introduction to Computer Networking Protocols

Lecture 3: Introduction to the OSI Model

Lecture 4: Introduction to the TCP/IP Model

Lecture 5: Introduction to MAC Addresses

Lecture 6: Introduction to IP Addresses

Lecture 7: IP versus MAC Addresses

Lecture 8: Duplex Communication

Lecture 9: Network Transmission Types

Lecture 10: Introduction to Ethernet

Lecture 11: Lab #1: Installing Cisco Packet Tracer

Lecture 12: Lab # 2: Connecting two PCs Together

Chapter 4: Network Topologies

Lecture 1: Section Introduction

Lecture 2: Physical vs. Logical Topologies

Lecture 3: Wired Network Topologies

Lecture 4: Wireless Network Topologies

Lecture 5: Lab # 3: Create Physical Wired Topologies

Chapter 5: Networking Devices

Lecture 1: Section Introduction

Lecture 2: Network Interface Cards (NICs)

Lecture 3: Hubs

Lecture 4: Switches

Lecture 5: Wireless Access Points

Lecture 6: Wireless Range Extenders

Lecture 7: Routers

Lecture 8: Modems

Lecture 9: All-in-One SOHO Devices

Lecture 10: Media Converters

Lecture 11: Firewalls

Lecture 12: DHCP Servers

Lecture 13: VoIP Endpoints

Lecture 14: Lab # 4: Creating a Simple Home LAN

Chapter 6: Network Cabling

Lecture 1: Section Introduction

Lecture 2: Types of Network Cabling

Lecture 3: Ethernet Standards

Lecture 4: Coaxial Cabling

Lecture 5: Twisted Pair Copper Network Cabling

Lecture 6: Wiring Standards: 568A & 568B and Cable Types

Lecture 7: Live Demonstration: Creating a Network Cable

Lecture 8: Plenum-Rated Cabling

Lecture 9: Fiber Optic Network Cabling

Lecture 10: Networking Cable Selection Criteria

Lecture 11: Lab # 5: Exploring Network Cabling

Chapter 7: The OSI Model

Lecture 1: Section Introduction

Lecture 2: OSI Layer 7 – The Application Layer

Lecture 3: OSI Layer 6 – The Presentation Layer

Lecture 4: OSI Layer 5 – The Session Layer

Lecture 5: OSI Layer 4 – The Transport Layer

Lecture 6: OSI Layer 3 – The Network Layer

Lecture 7: OSI Layer 2 – The Data Link Layer

Lecture 8: OSI Layer 1 – The Physical Layer

Lecture 9: OSI Model Data Encapsulation and De-Encapsulation

Chapter 8: Planning a Network

Lecture 1: Section Introduction

Lecture 2: Why We Plan

Lecture 3: The Overall Process

Lecture 4: Understanding the Business

Lecture 5: Establishing a Business Need

Lecture 6: Defining Specific Areas of Improvement

Lecture 7: Buy-in and Resources

Lecture 8: Hidden Costs

Lecture 9: Other Considerations

Lecture 10: Planning Questions

Lecture 11: The Next Steps

Lecture 12: Q&A Discussion Board Student Exercise

Chapter 9: Introduction to TCP/IP

Lecture 1: Section Introduction

Lecture 2: What is TCP/IP?

Lecture 3: TCP/IP Protocols

Lecture 4: Network Access Methods

Chapter 10: TCP/IP Network Layer Protocols

Lecture 1: Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

Lecture 2: ARP Live Demo: ARP Command on Windows, Linux, and Mac