Tallinn University of Technology

Aim of the course:

This course teaches the fundamentals of networking. It covers the foundation of networking and network devices, how to use different network applications and protocols to accomplish networking tasks, how to provide Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to devices both manually and automatically and understand how IP addresses are calculated and assigned, how the physical, data link, and network layers work together to provide end-to-end connectivity, how to provide basic network diagnostics and troubleshooting including endpoints, networks, for both local and remote scenarios, will teach foundations of security and about network and computer threats and attacks including application, cyber, wireless, and mobile device attacks, and how to perform basic secure wireless configuration. After successfully completing this course, you will receive a free digital badge along with course completion certificate. This course prepares you for the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking (100-150) exam.

Target group:

Individuals who want to pursue a career in the network security field. Learners in this course are exposed to the foundational knowledge required to respond to network security threats through various threat mitigation measures.

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of how to use a computer and browse the internet.

Topics:

1 Communications in a Connected World
2 Network Components, Types, and Connections
3 Wireless and Mobile Networks
4 Build a Home Network
5 Communication Principles
6 Network Media
7 The Access Layer
8 The Internet Protocol
9 IPv4 and Network Segmentation
10 IPv6 Addressing Formats and Rules
11 Dynamic Addressing with DHCP
12 Gateways to Other Networks
13 The ARP Process
14 Routing Between Networks
15 TCP and UDP
16 Application Layer Services
17 Network Testing Utilities
18 Network Design
19 Cloud and Virtualization
20 Number Systems
21 Ethernet Switching
22 Network Layer
23 IPv4 Address Structure
24 Address Resolution
25 IP Addressing Services
26 Transport Layer
27 The Cisco IOS Command Line
28 Build a Small Cisco Network
29 ICMP
30 Physical Layer
31 Data Link Layer
32 Routing at the Network Layer
33 IPv6 Addressing
34 IPv6 Neighbor Discovery
35 Cisco Switches and Routers
36 Troubleshoot Common Network Problems
37 Network Support
38 Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks
39 Network Security

Study results:

Students who complete this course will be able to:
*Configure an integrated wireless router and wireless client to connect securely to the internet.
*Configure a DHCP server.
*Create a fully connected LAN.
*Build a simple computer network using Cisco devices.
*Use various tools to test network connectivity.
*Implement an IPv6 addressing scheme.
*Troubleshoot basic network connectivity issues.
*Configure secure user access on a network.

Assessment criteria:

51% from Final Test

Graduation document:

TalTech certificate

Language:

Estonian

Credits:

contact study: 48 academic hours
autonomous/other study: 30 academic hours

EAP:

3

Contact:

Marika Tamm, 5145506, marika.tamm@taltech.ee

Price:

2000 € + VAT/participant

Registration deadline:

11.09.2025 23:59

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Location:

webinars @Tuesdays 17:00-20:00 CISCO Webex Meetings keskkonnas

Timetable:

Location:

webinars @Tuesdays 17:00-20:00 CISCO Webex Meetings keskkonnas

Price:

2000 € + VAT/participant

Credits:

contact study:
48 academic hours
autonomous/other study:
30 academic hours

EAP:

3

Curriculum group:

Database and network design and administration

Contact:

Marika Tamm, 5145506, marika.tamm@taltech.ee