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Cisco Certified Support Technician - Networking Course Syllabus Duration: 8 Weeks Objectives Students will gain fundamental knowledge of networking concepts, configuration, and troubleshooting, preparing for the Cisco Certified Support Technician exam. Week 1: Introduction to Networking Overview of networking fundamentals, OSI and TCP/IP models. Project: Explore basic network setups. Week 2: Networking Devices Understanding routers, switches, access points, and their functions. Project: Identify and configure basic settings on networking devices. Week 3: IP Addressing and Subnetting Learning IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes and subnetting. Project: Design a subnetting plan for a small network. Week 4: LAN and WAN Technologies Exploring local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). Project: Create a diagram of a small LAN/WAN setup. Week 5: Network Configuration Basic device configuration using Cisco IOS. Project: Configure a switch and router with basic settings. Week 6: Troubleshooting Basics Understanding common network issues and troubleshooting methodologies. Project: Perform basic troubleshooting on a sample network. Week 7: Security Fundamentals Introduction to network security principles and practices. Project: Implement basic security configurations on devices. Week 8: Final Project and Exam Prep Complete a capstone project simulating a network setup and prepare for the exam. Assessment Weekly Projects: 40% Final Project: 20% Quizzes: 20% Participation: 20%