Courseware for Cisco Networking
This course provides a hands-on experience working inside the world of Networking, that will show competency at an industry associate-level and is college and career ready. You will be able to demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Networking and complete tasks independently.


Cisco Certified Support Technician – Networking
The Cisco Certified Support Technician – Networking certification is built to test and validate foundation-level concepts and knowledge in networking skills. The successful candidates are qualified to enter the workforce as networking support specialists, technicians, and/or administrators.
Includes
- 6 Chapters
- 18 Topics
- 10 Scenario-Based Practice activities
- 18 timed quizzes
- 6 Hands-on Projects
- Certificate of Completion
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E-textbook
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Comprehensive Grade Book
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Assessments to Track Progress
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Focus Mode
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Course Completion Badge
Share accomplishments! Upon completion of the course with a grade of 80% or higher, students are eligible for a course completion badge that is designed to be displayed on LinkedIn and other social media channels.
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Course Completion Certificate
Showcase success! After completion of the course with a grade of 80% or higher, students are eligible for a printable course completion certificate.
Course Content
- Chapter 1 Overview
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 1: Pre-assessment
- Topic 1.1:Fundamentals of Network Models and Communication
- Topic 1.1 Quiz
- Topic 1.2: Network Performance and Topologies
- Topic 1.2 Quiz
- Topic 1.3: Cloud Services and Network Protocols
- Topic 1.3 Quiz
- Chapter 1: Vocabulary
- Chapter 1: Project
- Chapter 1: Post-assessment
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 2: Pre-assessment
- Topic 2.1: Compare and contrast private addresses and public addresses
- Topic 2.1 Quiz
- Topic 2.2: Identify IPv4 addresses and subnet formats
- Topic 2.2 Quiz
- Topic 2.3: Identify IPv6 addresses and prefix formats
- Topic 2.3 Quiz
- Chapter 2: Vocabulary
- Chapter 2: Project
- Chapter 2: Post-assessment
Chapter 3 Overview
Chapter 3 Introduction
Chapter 3: Pre-assessment Quiz
Topic 3.1: Network Cables and Connectors
Topic 3.1 Quiz
Topic 3.2: Endpoint Devices and Network Technologies
Topic 3.2 Quiz
Topic 3.3: Setting Up and Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
Topic 3.3 Quiz
Chapter 3: Vocabulary
Chapter 3: Project
Chapter 3: Post-assessment Quiz
Chapter 4 Overview
Chapter 4 Introduction
Chapter 4: Pre-assessment Quiz
Topic 4.1: Network Device Basics
Topic 4.1 Quiz
Topic 4.2: Using and Interpreting Network Diagrams
Topic 4.2 Quiz
Topic 4.3: Routing and Switching Essentials
Chapter 4: Vocabulary
Chapter 4: Project
Chapter 4: Post-assessment Quiz
Chapter 5 Overview
Chapter 5 Introduction
Chapter 5: Pre-assessment Quiz
Topic 5.1: Troubleshooting
Topic 5.1 Quiz
Topic 5.2: Using Diagnostic Tools
Topic 5.2 Quiz
Topic 5.3: Cisco Show Commands and Data Collection
Topic 5.3 Quiz
Chapter 5: Vocabulary
Chapter 5: Project
Chapter 5: Post-assessment Quiz
Chapter 6 Overview
Chapter 6 Introduction
Chapter 6: Pre-assessment Quiz
Topic 6.1: Foundational Security Concepts
Topic 6.1 Quiz
Topic 6.2: Firewall Basics and Traffic Filtering
Topic 6.2 Quiz
Topic 6.3: Configuring Wireless Security
Topic 6.3 Quiz
Chapter 6: Vocabulary
Chapter 6: Project
Chapter 6: Post-assessment Quiz

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