Free CCNA 200-301 Course: TCP/IP and OSI models explained (Udemy.com)
What is the OSI Model? What is the TCP/IP Model? Why do we care? Learn the foundations to pass the CCNA 200-301 exam
Created by: David Bombal
Last updated January 2023
What you will learn
- What is the OSI Model?
- What is the TCP/IP Model?
- Why do we care about models?
- What are the differences between the OSI and TCP/IP Models?
- What are bits, frame, packets and segements?
- What are layer 1,2,3 and 4 devices?
How it compares
Against the other 165 rated Udemy courses in Networking on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 59% of them
- Reviews634#62 of 166 by number of reviews
- Length0.8 hoursshorter than 98% of them
- Last updatedJanuary 2023earlier than 50% of them
Course Description
This is a Free CCNA 200-301 Course that covers the OSI and TCP/IP models. This course covers knowledge that you need for the CCNA exam, but also for the CompTIA Network+ exam. Learn the fundamentals and basics of networking.
Why do you need to learn the TCP/IP and OSI models? Are they important to know? Yes - you need to know these models for both the CCNA exam, but also for the real world.
People in the real world argue about this, but models like the OSI and TCP/IP help with both understanding and network troubleshooting. Make sure you learn especially the TCP/IP model for the CCNA exam.
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is highly recommended as your first certification if you want to become a network engineer. To become a CCNA, you need to pass the CCNA 200-301 exam.
Start with your CCNA exam and then look at furthering your career by becoming a CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or DevNet Associate.
If you continue with your studies, you could one day become a Cisco Certified Network Expert (CCIE) - one of most highly regarded certifications in the networking industry.
This course is part of my full CCNA course on Udemy. I've made this part of the course free (and others) so you can start learning today and change your life. Don't wait. Start studying today.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
634 Reviews
David Bombal
David Bombal (CCIE #11023 Emeritus) passed his Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching exam in January 2003 and is one of a small percentage of Cisco Engineers that pass their CCIE labs on their first attempt.
David qualified as a Cisco Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI #22787) many years ago! He has been training Cisco courses for over 20 years and has delivered instructor led courses in various countries around the world covering a wide range of Cisco topics from CCNA to CCIE.
David is very active on social media and has over 2 million YouTube subscribers and has posted over 1,000 free videos.
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Reviews
By Michał Kowalewski on 11/17/2023
Good to remember: All People Sleeping Through Networking Don't Pass : Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, Phisical
By Tyler C Lasher on 7/29/2023
This course presented a moderate learning experience, albeit falling short of my initial expectations, considering its complimentary nature. The initial four videos seemed to reiterate the same content excessively, resulting in a lack of substantial relevance. However, it did manage to deliver a satisfactory outcome, given its free nature. Notably, the fifth video provided the most comprehensive and enlightening explanation throughout the entire course.
By Bernardino Chivango Chissola on 6/10/2023
Excelente Formador, o acompanho noutras plataformas e sempre que preciso uma opinião qualificada sobre um dado tema, escolho a ele.
By Achchugatla Vikram Aditya on 4/3/2022
I am new to netwoking and I really used to struggle understanding OSI model and layers. Thanks David for this free course. Your videos are very easy to understand and gain more confidence in networking.
By Mark Drexler Ilaw on 2/28/2022
Not that basic but I can follow and will surely apply this knowledge on other courses that I will take.
By Christopher Kemba on 9/16/2021
Really liked the demo on the ports using packet tracer, wish there explanation and demo using packet tracer on other ports and layers.
By Prateek Shukla on 4/9/2021
Better than my university professors. This is the kind of learning I've always wanted. And, his style of teaching is what I've always wanted too. Physical demonstration of apparatus needed, full exploration of tools, and also the breakdowns of all complex definitions make it easy for us to understand. I've always counted on David sir for any IT-related curiosity of mines. I always hope to get a video regarding the topic I search for on YouTube. I wish if I've known him earlier. Anyway, thanks a ton David sir.
By Niyamathullah M on 3/24/2021
This is the fantastic Lecture,And i learned new things that how can i send and reacieve emails, And the main thing is that i learned that there are several diffrenets in port numbers Using IANA.Thanks to the proffessor.I enjoyed the session.
By Alana Roberts on 1/12/2021
I really like this instructor. He's very clear and explains topics very well. I find him interesting so, that's good and made the course easier for me. I've watched some of his YouTube videos and plan to take more of his Udemy courses at some point. Thank you very much!
By David Weaver on 9/14/2020
Enjoyed this course everything explained in clear detail with practical video explanations using Packet Tracer.
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