This Computer Networking course provides a complete introduction to network engineering and prepares learners for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. The course is designed for beginners, IT students, and aspiring network administrators who want practical networking knowledge and industry-ready skills.

The course begins with networking fundamentals, including network devices, protocols, services, and applications. Learners study DHCP, DNS, NAT, routing concepts, routing protocols, and WAN technologies used in enterprise networks.

Students gain a strong understanding of IPv4, IPv6, network cabling, wireless networking, and the OSI reference model. The course explains how data moves across networks and how communication systems operate in real-world environments.

Practical topics include configuring switches, implementing basic networks, virtualization technologies, cloud concepts, and storage area networks. Learners also explore network monitoring, configuration management, and troubleshooting techniques using both software tools and hardware analysis.

A major section focuses on cybersecurity and network protection, including network vulnerabilities, threats, firewalls, access control, hardening techniques, and security policies.

By the end of this course, learners will understand how to configure, manage, secure, and troubleshoot computer networks. This course provides strong preparation for CompTIA Network+ certification and careers in networking, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management.