Course description

Learn how the internet works in this easy-to-understand course. Discover how data moves over networks and how web pages load using HTTP and HTTPS. Understand how DNS lookups help find websites and how emails are sent using SMTP and IMAP. Find out what network ports and firewalls do to protect data.

The course also includes two bonus sections for future web developers. Get a simple overview of the web development process and learn the basic steps to plan a small website.

What will i learn?

  • Learn how data is transmitted over networks, how web pages load, and how DNS lookups work.
  • Discover the roles of network ports and firewalls in protecting data.
  • Get an overview of the web development process and learn the basic steps to plan a small website.

Requirements

  • A stable internet connection to access course materials and participate in online activities.
  • A computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone to access the course platform and view the content.
  • Familiarity with basic computer operations and internet browsing is helpful, but not required.
  • A curiosity about how the internet works and a desire to understand the basics of web development.

Frequently asked question

This course is perfect for anyone curious about how the internet works, as well as aspiring web developers who want to understand the basics of web development.

You will learn how data is transmitted over networks, how web pages load using HTTP and HTTPS, the role of DNS lookups, how emails are sent and received, and the importance of network ports and firewalls. Bonus sections cover the web development process and planning a small website.

No prior knowledge is required. This course is designed for beginners and explains concepts in simple, easy-to-understand language.

You will have lifetime access to the course materials, allowing you to learn at your own pace and revisit the content whenever you need.

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion once you finish the course.

Admin Team

Free

Lectures

9

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

Yes

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