Core Course
About this course
The APIE Core Course provides participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to understand and operate the Internet. Through a combination of self-paced online learning and interactive e-Workshop sessions, participants explore how the Internet evolved, how networks and services function, and how Internet technologies support communication and collaboration around the world.
Designed for university students and early-career learners across the Asia-Pacific region, the course combines technical learning with opportunities to engage with peers, instructors, and Internet professionals. As the starting point of the APIE learning journey, it prepares participants for further learning and engagement through APIE Camps, Advanced Camps, internships, fellowships, and other opportunities within the Internet community.
Why this course?
Participants gain:
- A foundational understanding of Internet concepts, architecture, and services
- Knowledge of key Internet operations and networking technologies
- Exposure to real-world Internet engineering practices and communities
- Opportunities to learn alongside peers from across the Asia-Pacific region
- Preparation for advanced learning, community engagement, and professional development opportunities
Course Components
The course consists of three complementary components that guide participants from understanding how the Internet works to exploring the technologies and communities that support its operation.
Understanding the Internet
This course will introduce all kinds of information about the Internet, from its birth to current progress, giving a clear vision of your role in cyberspace and the importance of engineering for improving Internet infrastructure.
You’ll learn how the internet works, how it is operated, how it is globally governed and the important roles you play as a citizen of cyberspace.
Duration:
4 weeks
Weekly Study:
3 hours
Operating the Internet
This course will introduce how to operate the Internet. The internet is “the network of networks.” You’ll learn practical skills for operating various sizes of networks, from home networks to the global internet operations, becoming an expert on Internet operations.
Topics cover key technologies for internet operation, practical skills to operate the global Internet, and your role as a member of the Internet operation collaborative community all over the world. This course also gives you an opportunity to try out your skill in a hands-on environment.
Duration:
5 weeks
Weekly Study:
4 hours
APIE e-Workshop
The APIE e-Workshop consists of biweekly online gatherings with guest speakers and facilitators for hands-on activities and discussion.
Duration:
8 weeks
Total Study:
15 hours
Target Students
The APIE Core Course is designed for students from SOI Asia partner institutions who wish to develop foundational knowledge of Internet technologies and practical skills in network engineering and Internet operations.
The course supports learners seeking to strengthen their technical competencies and prepare for future academic and professional opportunities in the Internet ecosystem.
Cost
The APIE Core Course is free to join.
Certificate
SOI Asia will issue an online credential (digital badge) and online certification for each component completed.
