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Aspiring Systems Engineers

Introduction to Networking & Protocols

6 weeks
0 Learners
Jul 23

Master the absolute fundamentals of Introduction to Networking & Protocols through hands-on technical deep dives. Rather than skimming surface-level tutorials, this track enforces rigorous conceptual understanding and practical implementation. Expect to walk away with a profound mastery of the underlying architecture and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges.

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About this Course

Understand the OSI model, IP, and basic networking before building TCP stacks or load balancers. This Aspiring Systems Engineers curriculum is designed to give you hands-on experience and deep conceptual understanding. Across 6 intensive modules, you'll tackle real-world challenges and build practical projects that reinforce your learning. By the end of this journey, you'll have the skills and proof of work to demonstrate your expertise.

What you'll learn

Master the underlying architecture and practical applications of Networking Fundamentals & Models.
Master the underlying architecture and practical applications of Physical and Data Link Layers.
Master the underlying architecture and practical applications of Network Layer and Routing.
Master the underlying architecture and practical applications of Transport Layer Protocols.

Prerequisites

beginner Level

Accessible to beginners with basic computer literacy.

  • TCP/UDP fundamentals
  • Socket programming basics

Ideal for

Aspiring Systems Engineers

Aspiring Systems Engineers Professionals
Tech Enthusiasts
W1

Networking Fundamentals & Models

Gain a deep understanding of Networking Fundamentals & Models by comprehensively studying introduction to computer networks, osi 7 layers deep dive, and tcp/ip model vs osi model.

3 videos46m
3 topics
1 homework
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Topics

1.1
Introduction to Computer Networks
10 minutes
1.2
OSI 7 Layers Deep Dive
17 minutes
1.3
TCP/IP Model vs OSI Model
19 minutes
W2

Physical and Data Link Layers

Gain a deep understanding of Physical and Data Link Layers by comprehensively studying ethernet and mac addresses, switching vs routing, and arp (address resolution protocol).

3 videos39m
3 topics
1 homework
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W3

Network Layer and Routing

Gain a deep understanding of Network Layer and Routing by comprehensively studying ipv4 and subnetting, ipv6 architecture and addressing, and routing protocols (bgp, ospf).

3 videos45m
3 topics
1 homework
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W4

Transport Layer Protocols

Master the practical implementation of Transport Layer Protocols by comprehensively studying tcp three-way handshake and teardown, tcp congestion control, and udp architecture and use cases.

3 videos35m
3 topics
1 homework
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W5

Application Layer: The Web

Develop an intuitive mental model for Application Layer: The Web by comprehensively studying how dns resolution works, http/1.1 vs http/2 vs http/3, and rest apis and status codes.

3 videos58m
3 topics
1 homework
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W6

Network Security Basics

Master the practical implementation of Network Security Basics by comprehensively studying tls/ssl handshake explained, firewalls and nat (network address translation), and vpns and ipsec.

3 videos55m
3 topics
1 homework
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01

Learn

Watch curated videos and read study resources

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Practice

Practice what you learned

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Build Projects

Build projects using your new gained knowledge

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Submit & Verify

Submit your project and get verified by our system

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