ITSPC-NETWORK
IT Specialist Networking
Pass the valuable Network Certification exam. Learn how to build, manage, and secure network infrastructures.
- Practice in 50 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 16 Interactive Lessons and 79 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 176 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access
50 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
16Interactive Lessons
79Topics
50LiveLab
176Practice Test Questions
136Videos
163Flashcards
163Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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The IT Specialist Networking is an online preparatory course that teaches the foundational concepts of networking, including network topologies, protocols, and security. From understanding the OSI and TCP/IP models to configuring routers and switches, this course covers a wide range of topics. The networking fundamental course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills required to build a successful career in information technology. Make use of our hands-on Labs to gain practical training in real-world scenarios and pass the networking certification exam easily.
- Understanding of network models, OSI and TCP/IP, and their layers
- Understanding of network topologies: star, bus, and ring
- Understanding of network protocols: TCP, UDP, HTTP, and IP
- Configure routers and switches for network connectivity
- Identify and resolve network issues using troubleshooting techniques
- Knowledge of network devices: hubs, switches, and routers
- Knowledge of security threats and best practices, & firewall configuration
- Understanding of network components, network access methods and wide area networks (WANs)
- Troubleshoot for network with command-line tools like ping, tracert, and netstat
- Monitor and configure networks with network management tools
Course Highlights
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16 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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50 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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176 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
16 Interactive Lessons · 79 topics01 Introduction 2 topics +
- Certification Guidelines
- Exam Guidelines
02 Understanding the OSI Model 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Understanding the OSI Model
- Understanding the TCP/IP Model
- Mapping Devices on the OSI and TCP Models
- Mapping Protocols on the OSI and TCP/IP Models
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Introduction to Networking 7 topics +
- Overview
- Comparing Logical and Physical Networks
- Networking Home Computers
- Networking Small Offices and Home Offices
- Networking Large Offices
- Networking Enterprises
- Understanding Standards Organizations
04 Overview of Networking Components 6 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Overview
- Comparing Unicast, Broadcast, and Multicast Traffic
- Understanding Network Hardware
- Understanding Hardware Troubleshooting
- Exploring Protocols and Services
- Understanding Basic Topologies
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Exploring Common Protocols 4 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Core TCP/IP Protocols
- Understanding TCP and UDP
- Exploring Common Protocols
- Understanding Ports
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Identifying the Default Gateway 5 topics · 8 LiveLab +
- Exploring IPv4
- Exploring the Components of an IPv4 Address
- Exploring an IPv4 Address in Binary
- Subnetting IPv4 Addresses
- Comparing Manual and Automatic Assignment of IPv4 Addresses
8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Understanding Hexadecimal 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Exploring IPv6
- Exploring IPv6 Addresses
- Exploring the Components of an IPv6 Address
- Understanding the Dual IP Stack
- Comparing Manual and Automatic Assignment of IPv6
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Connecting Computers to a Network 2 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Identifying Potential Problems with Connectivity
- Exploring Cable Types and Their Characteristics
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Networking Computers with Switches 7 topics +
- Overview
- Connecting Multiple Computers
- Understanding Physical Ports
- Comparing Hubs and Switches
- Comparing Managed and Unmanaged Switches
- Exploring Switch Speeds
- Understanding Security Options
10 Connecting Networks with Routers 7 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Overview
- Connecting Multiple Networks
- Routing Traffic on a Network
- Identifying Transmission Speeds
- Routing Software in Windows Server 2016
- Understanding Other Routing Protocols
- Quality of Service (QoS)
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Exploring Types of Names Used in Networks 4 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Resolving Names to IP Addresses
- Exploring Types of Names Used in Networks
- Exploring Types of Name Resolution
- Identifying the Steps in Name Resolution
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Understanding Network Security Zones 6 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Overview
- Understanding Risks on the Internet
- Exploring an Intranet
- Understanding Firewalls
- Identifying a Perimeter Network
- Understanding Extranets
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Understanding Wireless Networking 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Overview
- Exploring Basic Wireless Components
- Comparing Networking Standards and Characteristics
- Comparing Network Security Methods
- Using Wireless Networks
- Understanding Point-to-Point Wireless
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Understanding Internet Access Methods and Wide Area Networks 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Overview
- Comparing Connectivity Methods Used in Homes and SOHOs
- Comparing Connectivity Methods in Enterprises
- Exploring Remote Access Services
- Using RADIUS
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Using the Command Prompt 8 topics · 10 LiveLab +
- Troubleshooting TCP/IP
- Using the command Prompt
- Checking the TCP/IP Configuration with ipconfig
- Troubleshooting Connectivity with ping
- Identifying Routers with tracert
- Verifying the Routed Path with pathping
- Viewing TCP/IP Statistics with netstat
- Installing Telnet
10 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Appendix A 1 topics +
- Certification Objectives Map
Hands-On Labs Our edge
50 LiveLabs- Obtaining the MAC Address of a Network Adpater
- Obtaining the TCP Information
- Disabling a Service
- Configuring Security Zones
- Caching using ARP
- Obtaining HTTP Ports
- Connecting to an FTP Server
- Establishing a Telnet Connection
- Connecting through RDP
- Establishing a SSH Connection
- Configuring a Class A IP Address
- Configuring a Class B IP Address
- Configuring a Class C IP Address
- Adding an IPv4 Address
- Configuring a CIDR Based IP network
- Disabling APIPA
- Installing a DHCP Server
- Configuring a DHCP Server
- Adding an IPv6 Address
- Installing and Using Message Analyzer
- Configuring RRAS as a NAT Server
- Enabling Routing and Remote Access Services
- Adding Routes
- Installing the Hyper-V Role Using Server Manager
- Installing the Remote Access Role and RIP
- Installing a DNS Server
- Installing the Active Directory Domain Services Role
- Analyzing the TCP/IP Configuration with nbtstat
- Installing a WINS Server
- Configuring a Zone for Dynamic Updates
- Creating a Record in a Zone
- Analyzing Domain Names with nslookup
- Configuring Windows Firewall Settings
- Configuring Advanced Security in Windows Firewall
- Configuring Windows Firewall Logging Settings
- Adding a Website to the Trusted Zone
- Using the Network Policy Server
- Configuring a VPN Server using the Routing and Remote Access Role
- Configuring a VPN Client
- Setting Remote Access Client IPv4 Address
- Getting the TCP Settings
- Using the netsh Command
- Displaying IP Addresses and MAC Addresses
- Understanding the ipconfig Command
- Configuring DNS Information
- Testing the Existence of Other Hosts
- Analyzing Network Paths with tracert
- Analyzing Network Paths with pathping
- Analyzing the TCP/IP Configuration with netstat
- Installing the Telnet Client
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
IT Specialist Networking Details
Get foundational networking knowledge and gain hands-on experience in networking with uCertify's course IT Specialist Networking. The course contains interactive lessons, practice tests, knowledge checks, quizzes, flashcards, glossaries, and live labs to comprehensively cover the topics of TCP/IP, networking services, networking topologies, and troubleshooting in wired and wireless environments.
Questions
35-45
(per exam)
Duration
50 minutes
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Practice Tests
176 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is the IT Specialist Networking course? +
It is a preparatory course that equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to pass the certification exam. It prepares you for a career in networking or related IT fields and equips you with the skills to build and manage efficient and secure network infrastructures.
What is the access period for the course materials? +
You can access the course materials for up to 1 year after enrollment.
Will there be any exams or assessments in this Networking Specialist course? +
Yes, there are pre and post assessment Questions, full length tests, and practice tests included with this course.
Is there a need for prior knowledge of networking for this course? +
No, you don’t need any prior experience. It is a beginner-friendly course that starts with the basics and gradually progresses to more advanced topics.
What are the job opportunities open after completing this course? +
Completing this networking specialist course will give you the hands-on knowledge for configuring and troubleshooting networks and open doors to many exciting job opportunities including network administrators, network engineers, systems administrators, technical support specialists, and IT consultants.
Where do I take the exam?+
Pearson VUE
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 35-45 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
50 minutes
What is the exam's retake policy?+
- If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam.
- If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait seven days before retaking the exam a third time.
- A seven-day waiting period is imposed between each subsequent exam retake.
- A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per year (12 months). This 12-month period starts from the first attempt. The candidate is then eligible to retake the exam 12 months from the date of the first attempt.
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
Your Roadmap to Success in IT Networking
Gain hands-on experience with networking fundamentals for a successful career in IT.
- 1 year of full access
- 50 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion
No credit card required