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Introduction to Computer Networks for Non-Techies

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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' 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

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Once you complete this course, you'll understand how computer networks work and how to plan and design a computer network.

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Length 18 total hours
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Cost $15
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Instructors Alton Hardin, Alton Hardin | 100,000+ Enrollments Worldwide
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Language English
Subjects IT & Networking
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easy to follow

Everything was easy to follow and well explained.

great presentation that is easy to follow along.

But some Lectures are to be updated, once it`s done then it will give me more clarity on the subject... it was a very good course for general understanding on networking fundamentals Easy to follow for someone without a ton of tech background!

Alton, simplified and made it very easy to follow his course objectives.

Very informative Excellent beginner course with a good explanation of Computer Networks that was easy to follow and understand great for the non techies, Love your work ethic Really helpful to understand the networking basic concepts This course is giving more detail than I got when I took networking classes.

Some who wants to do it all, this will be great start for my path ahead How computer network operate via the wireless I felt like the content of the section reason understand and easy to follow.

easy to follow and understand.

It was a really good intro course- easy to follow :-) Also what I appreciated the most was the promptness in answerring questions that came.

Fantastic course, well set out and easy to follow - Great teacher!

Your course is informative and very easy to follow.

The course was really easy to follow.

I liked the course with a progressive approach, easy to follow.

Easy to follow and understand for non technical, provides examples and good images.

Very easy to follow so far.

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computer networks

This course helps get your feet wet into Computer Networks.

As the course title says this is a really good introduction to computer networks for non-techies and a really good course to brush up the basics for techies as well.

I highly recommend it if you know little to nothing about computer networks and how the operate.

The course should be named "Introduction to Computer Networks for Beginners" and not for "Non-Techies."

Excellent Course as the first step towards learning the Computer Networks.

Easy to understand and consume while learning the basics of computer networks.

Nothing like it very well Before I was always think computer networks lead in a company of IT&PC.

It is a right introductory course on Computer Networks.

If you are in IT or telecom business and want to learn about computer networks or refresh your knowledge, do a favor to yourself and enroll to this course.

I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking for a good, basic foundation for Computer Networks.

I enjoyed the wide range of topics that were covered as part of the discussions about computer networks in general.

Great introductory course to computer networks.

I had a blast taking the course and feel more educated about computer networks.

It does a good job explaining the basics of computer networks.

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highly recommend

Highly recommend!

I would highly recommend this course to any of my associates.

Highly recommended!

Highly recommend this course for beginners.

A lot of "you don't need to know how/why"s Highly recommend this course who wants to get idea about Networking.

The only drawback was the audio of all videos was low need to hook up some headphones to listen properly So far the instructor voice is very clear and also this course was highly recommend by someone that purchased this same course name Domonique .

highly recommend.

Highly recommend for anyone wishing to learn about networks.

I highly recommend this course!

Highly recommend this course.

Highly recommend this course for someone looking to get a good intro to computer networking.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone wondering where to start in IT.

Highly recommended to anyone interested in the subject.

Highly recommend for newcomers the to networking field.

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so far so good

So far so good.

Without hesitation here is your 5 star review So far so good!

Following the course very well so far so good I like the course and have learned already.

Understandable even for a non ict er like me so far simple and clear understanding SO far so good, very clear and great examples Am new to Networking.

Yes, good match so far... Easy to follow so far so good This course is interesting.

It was more knowledge very informative good So far so good Interesting.

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high level

The course is a high level overview of everything related to networks.

Excellent stuff from the tutor Great high level introduction that gives a foundation for future courses.

Good High level basics.

Was a very good high level overview on networks which goes at just the right pace.

This is an excellent course for those wanting a high level view into the logical, physical, and business concerns involved in putting together a network.

In virtually every lecture, some time is spent talking about how "this may be confusing, but don't worry about it" or "this is just high level", etc.

Learnt a ton of new stuff in this course, just what I needed for a high level understanding of how our business IT network is set up.

Author breaks down high level concepts into smaller blocks that are easy to understand.

Very high level view of a network.

It's not a starter course to get into networking its just a high level explanation of terms.

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exactly what

This course is exactly what I was looking for.

overzichten wel ok. exactly what I was looking for Wonderful entry level course.

I know nothing about how networks operate and this course was exactly what I wanted, an Introduction.

Thank you Alton I have deliberately taken a course that is more basic than my current level of knowledge to fill in any gaps so this course is exactly what I was looking for and working well so far.

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for.

Good for understanding the fundamentals The course is exactly what it says it is, an introduction, and its very clearly presented.

Exactly what I need.

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clear and concise

very good for what i am looking to learn Very good with clear and concise explanation.

great so far, clear and concise.

The teacher is clear and concise.

The explanation and visual diagrams are very clear and concise, making the course very easy to follow whether I am on my computer or mobile device.

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put together

Easily explained, very good content, few other courses are put together this well this course is helpful for networking students as getting the basic of what are the consist of networks.. how its operate functions etc .. also from what i learn so far i can say that this course is more helpful for job interview Course is good content and slowly added more info as we go along.

The course was very thorough for an intro course and well put together.

I don't know yet Beautifully put together and explained..

This course is very well put together and far beyond what I was expecting.

I appreciate the attention to detail; the incorporation of explanations; relevant slides or other documentation; masterly put together and delivered.

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follow along

The lectures are simple to follow along and grasped my attention to continue 'till the end.

But it’s not hard to follow along otherwise.

Vey high quality lessons and are easy to understand Detailed information and very easy to follow along The teacher is super reactive to my questions :D Instructor makes his point without belaboring it it is a good course for non-Tech people who aims to get more information in regards to networking.

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talking about

i like how you are talking about everything even though you said it's a basic course but yet you are giving a lot of great information, until now i got the answers for most of my questions about networking elements and cabling and so excited to get into the layers and the most important thing that helped me even more to understand the subject is that we work on designs too at the end of each section.

I little too much talking about what we’re going to talk about....

i can understand what your talking about networking then when i heard other instructors talk it.some times they would break it down but not enough Lot's of information, gradually presented in a clear and accessible way!

This course doesn't dive deep, but gives a very helpful and enlightening overview of all things computer networking, so that I feel more confident and recognize more of what my co-workers are talking about.

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Rating 4.5 based on 691 ratings
Length 18 total hours
Starts On Demand (Start anytime)
Cost $15
From Udemy
Instructors Alton Hardin, Alton Hardin | 100,000+ Enrollments Worldwide
Download Videos Only via the Udemy mobile app
Language English
Subjects IT & Networking
Tags IT & Software Network & Security

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