This course delves into the incredible journey of the Internet, tracing its origins from a military research project to the essential global network it is today. Participants will explore the technologies, protocols, and key figures that shaped the Internet’s development while gaining a clear understanding of how it functions and influences the world.
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By the end of the course, students will have a solid grasp of the Internet’s history, its technological underpinnings, and networking principles. They will also examine cybersecurity basics and reflect on the social, economic, and ethical impacts of this transformative technology on modern society.
Course Sections
- Data Flow and Network Processes – Learn how data travels across networks through routing, IP addressing, and DNS systems.
- The Origins and Evolution of the Internet – Explore the early development of the Internet, from ARPANET to the World Wide Web.
- Key Innovations and Milestones – Examine major breakthroughs such as TCP/IP, email, browsers, and mobile connectivity.
- Internet Infrastructure and Technologies – Understand the hardware, software, and protocols that power the Internet.
The Origins and Evolution of the Internet
Introduction to the Internet
Lesson 1 of 6 within section The Origins and Evolution of the Internet.
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Lesson 2 of 6 within section The Origins and Evolution of the Internet.
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Lesson 3 of 6 within section The Origins and Evolution of the Internet.
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Key Technological Breakthroughs
Lesson 4 of 6 within section The Origins and Evolution of the Internet.
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Lesson 5 of 6 within section The Origins and Evolution of the Internet.
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Modern-Day Accessibility and the Global Internet
Lesson 6 of 6 within section The Origins and Evolution of the Internet.
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Key Innovations and Milestones
Key Figures and Their Contributions
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Key Innovations and Milestones.
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The Creation of the World Wide Web
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Key Innovations and Milestones.
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The Dot-Com Boom and Its Impact
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Key Innovations and Milestones.
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Development of Broadband and Mobile Internet
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Key Innovations and Milestones.
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Internet Infrastructure and Technologies
The Roles of Servers, Routers, Switches, and Data Centers
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Internet Infrastructure and Technologies.
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How Hardware Forms the Internet Backbone
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Internet Infrastructure and Technologies.
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Overview of Essential Protocols
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Internet Infrastructure and Technologies.
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Domain Names, IP Addresses, and URL Structures
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Internet Infrastructure and Technologies.
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Data Flow and Network Processes
The Journey of Data Packets Across Networks
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Data Flow and Network Processes.
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Introduction to ISPs, IXPs, and Routing Processes
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Data Flow and Network Processes.
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Overview of Front-End and Back-End Technologies
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Data Flow and Network Processes.
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Basics of Web Servers, Applications, and APIs
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Data Flow and Network Processes.
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Kimani Mbogo
Instructor
About the instructor
Kimani wa Mbogo serves as an instructor at Hitimu Academy. As part of a diverse team of educators from across Africa and beyond, he helps deliver practical, high-quality education that empowers learners to grow, lead, and thrive in their fields.
- Before starting this course you must complete the required prerequisite course: Hitimu Orientation
