Course map
The full networking-mastery curriculum - 22 modules from zero to certification readiness. 22 modules are live; the rest are on the roadmap. Read the lesson, then fix the network.
M00
Orientation, Lab Mindset, Tools & Certification Strategy
Wave 1M01
Networking Mental Model: OSI, TCP/IP, Encapsulation & Data Flow
Wave 1- M1-01Two ComputersLocked
- M1-02Add a SwitchLocked
M02
Physical Networking: Media, Interfaces, Cabling, Wireless Basics & PoE
Wave 1- Layer 1: cables, fiber, PoE & the faults you can touchLesson · 6 min
- M02-01Layer 1 TriageLocked
- M02-02Endpoint Support TicketLocked
- M02-03Rack and Cable MapLocked
M03
Ethernet, MAC Addresses, ARP & Switching Fundamentals
Wave 1- Switches, MAC/ARP, and VLANsLesson · 5 min
- M4-01Who Has This IP?Locked
- M4-03Broadcast BasicsLocked
- M4-04Department ColorsLocked
- M4-05The Missing Trunk VLANLocked
M04
IPv4 Addressing Fundamentals
Wave 1- IP addresses: every device needs a unique oneLesson · 4 min
- M2-03Duplicate IPLocked
- M2-04Private or Public?Locked
M05
Subnetting, CIDR & VLSM
Wave 1- Subnets, masks, and the default gatewayLesson · 5 min
- M3-02Wrong MaskLocked
- M3-03Missing GatewayLocked
- M3-05Split the OfficeLocked
M06
IPv6 Fundamentals
Wave 1- IPv6: the address space that doesn't run outLesson · 5 min
- M06-01IPv6 CompressorLocked
- M06-02IPv6 Address Type RadarLocked
- M06-03IPv6 Service TriageLocked
M07
Transport Layer, Application Protocols & Common Ports
Wave 1- Ports & transport: how one server runs many servicesLesson · 5 min
- M07-01Port Match ArenaLocked
M08
Routing Fundamentals & Static Routing
Wave 2- Routing: how packets cross networksLesson · 5 min
- M5-01Router Between LANsLocked
- M5-02Read the Route TableLocked
- M5-03Add a Static RouteLocked
- M5-04Default RouteLocked
M09
Dynamic Routing Foundations: OSPF, EIGRP & BGP Concepts
Wave 2- Dynamic routing: routers that learn the network themselvesLesson · 6 min
- M09-01OSPF Neighbor ChecklistLocked
- M09-02Which Protocol, Which Path?Locked
- M09-03OSPF Neighbor Mismatch ConfigLocked
M10
Network Access: VLANs, Trunks, Inter-VLAN Routing, STP & EtherChannel
Wave 2- Loop-free switching: Spanning Tree & EtherChannelLesson · 6 min
- M10-01Root Bridge ElectionLocked
- M10-02LACP Link BundleLocked
M11
Wireless Networking & WLAN Design Basics
Wave 2- Wi-Fi that works: bands, channels & securityLesson · 6 min
- M11-01Wi-Fi TriageLocked
- M11-02Wireless Support TicketLocked
M12
IP Services: DNS, DHCP, NAT/PAT, NTP, SNMP, Syslog & QoS
Wave 2- The services that make the internet usableLesson · 6 min
- M6-01IP Works, Name FailsLocked
- M6-03No IP AddressLocked
- M6-04DHCP Pool FullLocked
- M6-05NAT MissingLocked
M13
Network Security Fundamentals: Hardening, ACLs, Segmentation & AAA
Wave 3- Firewalls and segmentationLesson · 5 min
- M13-03Attack or ControlLocked
- M13-04ACL Order and AAALocked
- M7-01Allow the WebsiteLocked
- M7-02Block Guest AccessLocked
- M7-05Port DetectiveLocked
M14
Network Operations: Documentation, Monitoring, Backups, Change & Lifecycle
Wave 3- Running the network: docs, monitoring, change & recoveryLesson · 6 min
- M14-01NOC Operations RunbookLocked
- M14-02Monitoring DetectiveLocked
- M14-03Disaster Recovery PlannerLocked
M15
Troubleshooting Methodology & Certification PBQ Mastery
Wave 3- A method for finding the faultLesson · 5 min
- M8-02Is It DNS?Locked
- M8-03One Department DownLocked
- M8-05Slow NetworkLocked
M16
Automation, APIs, JSON, Templates & Network Programmability
Wave 4- Network automation: JSON, REST APIs & controllersLesson · 6 min
- M16-01REST, JSON & ControllersLocked
M17
Cloud Networking: AWS, Azure, Hybrid Connectivity & Private Access
Future- Cloud networking: VPCs, subnets, gateways & hybrid linksLesson · 6 min
- M17-01Cloud Network DesignLocked
- M17-02Cloud Route TableLocked
- M17-03Cloud Security BoundariesLocked
M18
Vendor CLI Tracks: Cisco IOS, Junos, RouterOS, FortiGate/Palo Alto Concepts
Wave 5- One network, many CLIs: IOS, Junos, RouterOS & NGFWLesson · 7 min
- M18-01Three Vendors, One IntentLocked
- M18-02NGFW Zones & PolicyLocked
- M18-03Cisco Show Command DeskLocked
- M18-04Reach the Device SafelyLocked
- M18-05Show IP Route LabLocked
- M18-06Show VLAN Brief LabLocked
- M18-07Show Interfaces Trunk LabLocked
- M18-08Router-on-a-Stick Config LabLocked
M19
Professional Enterprise Runway: ENCOR & ENARSI Foundations
Future- Professional runway: HA, advanced routing & overlaysLesson · 7 min
- M19-01Redundant Gateways (FHRP)Locked
- M19-02Redistribution, VRF & OverlaysLocked
M20
Security Monitoring & Network Intrusion Analysis
Wave 5- Seeing attacks: logs, PCAP, attack patterns & SOC triageLesson · 6 min
- M20-01SOC TriageLocked
- M20-02Read the ConversationLocked
- M20-03Telemetry CorrelationLocked
M21
Exam Readiness, Adaptive Review & Final Certification Gates
Wave 4- M9-01Capstone: Monday Morning at Kova StudioLocked