Intro To Packet Tracer by TechKnowSurge

Learn the basics of Packet Tracer. This course is straight and to the point, no extra fluff. Designed to get you the skills you need to navigate Packet Tracer so you can practice networking. This course is a great way to start studying for your CCNA.

Key components of the course include:

• Navigate the Packet Tracer Program
• Deploy, connect, and configure basic devices
• Connect to a device using a console cable
• Identify when you might use a crossover cable

Who Should Take this Course:

• Anyone wanting to quickly learn the basics in Packet Tracer as a way to practice networking

Why take the course from me?

• Experience: I’ve been in the IT world since 2000, have a masters in computers, and over 20 industry standard certifications
• Know how to Teach: I was trained as an instructor by the USAF, have a bachelors in education, teaching since 1997, and well over 6,000 hours of classroom instruction time.
• I’ve been a hiring manager since 2010, I know what skill sets employers are looking for.

TechKnowSurge’s Unique Approach

Your instructor has training and years of experience as an educator, as a technician, and as a leader. The course implements the following features:

• Microstep lectures and segmented videos that meters learning into bite size chunks. It also makes it easy to go back and review concepts when needed.
• Staged-Based Educational Model where information is covered multiple times in increasing amounts of complexity. The approach helps reinforce learning and creates a knowledge and skill set less likely to fade with time.
• Extensive coverage of topics to make sure topics are explained fully
• Well-organized content. A tremendous amount of effort has been placed on what order content should be delivered to maximize learning and minimizing confusion.
• A focus on pedagogy. A funny name, but your instructor has a deep understanding of educational theory and what drives learning.
• Module overviews explaining what to expect for each module and sets a mindset for why the information is important to learn.
• Video intros, overviews, and summaries to explain the intention of each video, reinforce learning, and prepare you for success.
• High quality and engaging videos that use graphics, great explanations, and analogies to explain complex topics in an easy to understand way.
• Real world application. Step beyond just the theory. Your instructor has real world experience and will share that with you throughout the course.
• Employer insight, know what employers are looking for. Your instructor runs IT Departments and hires individuals just like you.

Past student reviews:

“Andrew is absolutely the best instructor I’ve had throughout the course of my education. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to all things network and IT-related. Because of the education he provided, I am now working in the network engineering field, and I could not have done it without his expert guidance.” ~Michael B.

“Andrew was hands down my favorite instructor since enrolling” “He has great skills as an instructor, and I’ve learned a lot from his classes.” ~Jeff S.

“As an instructor, he is thorough, articulate, patient and positive. He genuinely cares that his students fully comprehend the curriculum. I have a great deal of respect for Andrew. I can’t recommend him highly enough.” ~Dan H.

“I found Andrew to be one of the best Instructors” “He presents the information with real world applications, which helped to reinforce the concepts presented in the Cisco Certification track.” “I am truely thankful to have had him as my teacher.” ~Dan M.

“Andrew is very knowledgeable and brings his practical business experience with him. He expresses himself very well and treats everyone with respect. He explains very complicated concepts in a manner that is easy to understand.” “It is without reservation that I would recommend Andrew as a business professional and/or teacher.” ~Adam C.

“Andrew is an excellent instructor and more.” “Andrew is the kind of teacher that you never forget.” ~ William C.

“Andrew Grimes is a first rate instructor who genuinely cares about the success of his students. I was fortunate to have Andrew as my instructor.” “I highly recommend Andrew as an instructor and IT professional.” ~Paul C.

“Andrew is a great instructor who really cares whether his students grasp the concepts he teaches. He has a passion for teaching that many couldn’t muster.” ~Patrick R.

“He was a great teacher and I would gladly take a class under him again.” ~Joshua R.

“…his style of teaching is accommodating for any level, that a student is starting off at, either beginning or advance in IT world.” ~Paul W.

“He fosters a multidimensional environment of learning in which students of diverse abilities excel.” ~Mark B

“Andrew Grimes was a great Data Networks and Telecommunications Instructor.” “I would highly recommend him to any who desires to further their education.” ~ Tommy S.

Prerequisites

• No prior knowledge needed