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Introduction to Computer Networks for Non-Techies

Learn the Fundamentals of Computer Networking for Non-Techies
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(9,452 reviews)
45,897 students
Created by
Alton Hardin

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Freshness

9.6

Feedback

9.8

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Video: 17h 54m
Language: English
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10.0 / 10

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10.0 / 10
This course was last updated on 5/2022.

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Student Feedback

9.6 / 10
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Content Score

9.8 / 10
Video Score: 10.0 / 10
The course includes 17h 54m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 3 hours 57 minutes of 46 Computer Network courses on Udemy.
Detail Score: 9.4 / 10

The top online course contains a detailed description of the course, what you will learn and also a detailed description about the instructor.

Extra Content Score: 9.9 / 10

Tests, exercises, articles and other resources help students to better understand and deepen their understanding of the topic.

This course contains:

9 articles.
173 resources.
0 exercise.
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Description

  What you'll learn
  Requirements
  Who this course is for
FAQ
  Price
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Description

***Course Overhauled & Improved with 14.5 hours of Updated Content & 3.5 hours of New Content August 2021***
LEARN COMPUTER NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS FROM ONE OF UDEMY’S TOP IT INSTRUCTORS
Are you a non-techie interested in learning about computer networks? Are you a business or aspiring IT professional that needs to better understand how networks work? Then you have come to the right place!
In this 18-hour course, I’ll show you step-by-step, the fundamentals of computer networking, teaching you essential computer networking core principles you need to know.
If you’re looking to advance or begin your career in Information Technology (IT), this course is a must!
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE IN THIS COURSE
•18 Hours of Lecture & Live Demonstration Videos
•13 Cisco Packet Tracer Hands-on Labs
•20 Section Quizzes
•2 Business Case Studies
•Edited Closed Caption Subtitles and Video Transcripts
•Downloadable Course Videos for Offline Viewing with Udemy Mobile App and PDF Lectures of All Course PowerPoint Slides
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
“This really is a great course. The course effectively deals with one of the biggest problems with the ‘IT’ world: Speaking in another language that non-tech outsiders don’t understand. Some people may feel that it is too simplistic and slow-paced, however, they lack the above understanding. Thank you for your efforts!”
– Rad
“Wonderful entry-level course. I recommend this course to anybody who is just starting in Networking. I also recommend it to anyone that works with computers every day. Learning the basics and understanding of networking is great knowledge to have. Alton responds to all questions asked, for that I applaud you. Without hesitation here is your 5-star review”
– Michael
“This is one of the best courses I ever had – well-structured, excellently thought-through, and very logically built. The instructor provides clear instructions, the course is so interesting I just wanted to go on and on. I am very happy about taking this course and would like to take more courses from the same instructor.”
– Jolanta
KEY COURSE TOPICS
•How Computer Networks Work
•Network Topologies
•Networking Devices & Cabling
•The OSI & TCP/IP Models
•IP Addressing & Subnetting
•Switches & Routers
•Wireless Networking
•Network Security
•Network Planning & Designing Process
•And Much More…
Once you complete this course, you’ll understand how computer networks work and how to plan and design a computer network!
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ENROLL TODAY!
PREVIEW OVER 1 HOUR OF THIS COURSE THROUGH MY 25+ FREE LECTURES, JUST SCROLL DOWN BELOW AND CLICK THE BLUE PREVIEW BUTTONS.

You will learn

✓ Understand How Computer Networks Work
✓ Know the Inner Workings of a Computer Network
✓ Understand the Benefits of Computer Networks
✓ Know How to Effectively Plan and Design a Computer Network

Requirements

• A Basic Understanding of Computers
• A Desire to Learn

This course is for

• Non-Techies Wanting to Learn About Computer Networks
• Business & IT Managers Needing a Working Knowledge of Computer Networking
• Aspiring & Inexperienced IT Professionals
• This Course Is NOT for Seasoned & Experienced IT & Neworking Professionals

How much does the Introduction to Computer Networks for Non-Techies course cost? Is it worth it?

The course costs $17.99. And currently there is a 81% discount on the original price of the course, which was $94.99. So you save $77 if you enroll the course now.
The average price is $14.6 of 46 Computer Network courses. So this course is 23% more expensive than the average Computer Network course on Udemy.

Does the Introduction to Computer Networks for Non-Techies course have a money back guarantee or refund policy?

YES, Introduction to Computer Networks for Non-Techies has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any SCHOLARSHIPS for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the Introduction to Computer Networks for Non-Techies course, but there is a $77 discount from the original price ($94.99). So the current price is just $17.99.

Who is the instructor? Is Alton Hardin a SCAM or a TRUSTED instructor?

Alton Hardin has created 16 courses that got 24,323 reviews which are generally positive. Alton Hardin has taught 104,596 students and received a 4.7 average review out of 24,323 reviews. Depending on the information available, Alton Hardin is a TRUSTED instructor.

More info about the instructor,

Alton Hardin

Educator. IT & Business Professional. Author. Poker Coach.
Wisdom Begins with Wonder – Socrates
Alton Hardin is a former college professor and the founder and lead instructor at Alton Teaches LLC and MicroGrinder Poker School, as well as a best-selling author. He holds two graduate degrees, a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security Management, and a Master’s of Science (MS) in Information Technology Network Management. He has multiple IT industry certifications, including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP #740196), ITIL, Security+, Network+, Project+, eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT), and several other certifications.
Alton has worked in information technology since 1999 and spent the last 12 years as a Cybersecurity specialist at the United States Department of Treasury before transitioning to teaching IT full-time. Alton also has a fond love for teaching. As an undergraduate, he group tutored chemistry students, and as a graduate student, he taught a GMAT prep course. Upon graduating from his MBA program, he began teaching as an adjunct professor for the School of Business & Public Administration at his local state university in the field of Information Systems and IT Management.
He is also the founder of MicroGrinder Poker School, an online poker school dedicated to micro stakes poker players, where he provides a wide array of free and low-cost poker resources and poker training, including poker strategy articles and poker training video series. He is also the Amazon #1 best-selling author of Essential Poker Math, Expanded Edition.
The Beautiful Thing About Learning Is That No One Can Take It Away from You. – B.B. King
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