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Introduction to networking for complete beginners
Learn elementary networking concepts in less than 60 minutes.
Introduction to networking for complete beginners is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in Networking. It is structured in 3 modules with 6 stated learning outcomes. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.3/5 from 18.8K ratings on Udemy, with 268.9K enrolled.
Part of our Networking courses collection, where we compare it against 10 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.3★ (18.8K reviews) |
| Learners | 268.9K |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
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What this course covers
3 modulesThe 3-part outline Udemy publishes for this course.
Module 1 · Introduction
Module 2 · Networking for complete beginners
Module 3 · Extra videos
What learners rate it
Rated 4.3/5 by 18.8K learners on Udemy (checked 28 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
Is Introduction to networking for complete beginners free?
Yes. Udemy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Introduction to networking for complete beginners come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
Is Introduction to networking for complete beginners suitable for beginners?
Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Introduction to networking for complete beginners cover?
It is organised into 3 modules, starting with Introduction and going on to Networking for complete beginners, Extra videos. The full outline is on this page.