Wireshark
Develop the skills to analyse and explain a lab application packet capture through a learning path centred on Wireshark. Explore concepts, guided practice and an applied project.
Build practical Wireshark skills.
Skills and knowledge developed in this course.
- Capture fundamentals
- Protocol navigation
- Connection analysis
- Analysis report
- Applied project: Analyse and explain a lab application packet capture
- Wireshark — validation and review
About this course
This course develops practical capability in Wireshark. Its course-specific content covers Capture fundamentals, Protocol navigation, Connection analysis, Analysis report, followed by an applied project focused on analyse and explain a lab application packet capture. The lessons include concrete configuration, design, testing or operational decisions appropriate to the subject.
Who this is for
Administrators, developers and practitioners who work with Wireshark or plan to take on responsibilities in this area.
Before you start
Basic computer literacy and a foundational understanding of networking. Prior experience with the named product helps with the practical exercises.
Analyse and explain a lab application packet capture
Deliver analyse and explain a lab application packet capture. Use the module outcomes to state requirements, demonstrate a working result, test an expected failure or boundary case, and document assumptions and follow-up work.
Course content
Course-specific syllabus and practical exercises. Lab release, access arrangements and final delivery scope are confirmed before enrolment.
01Capture fundamentals
+
- Interfaces, capture scope and permissions
- Capture filters and privacy boundaries
Practical exerciseApply capture fundamentals to the analyse and explain a lab application packet capture and capture the validation evidence.
02Protocol navigation
+
- Packet fields and protocol conversations
- Display filters and stream reconstruction
Practical exerciseApply protocol navigation to the analyse and explain a lab application packet capture and capture the validation evidence.
03Connection analysis
+
- TCP handshake, retransmissions and resets
- DNS resolution and application timing
Practical exerciseApply connection analysis to the analyse and explain a lab application packet capture and capture the validation evidence.
04Analysis report
+
- Build a timestamped failure explanation
- Preserve capture evidence and state limitations
Practical exerciseApply analysis report to the analyse and explain a lab application packet capture and capture the validation evidence.
05Applied project: Analyse and explain a lab application packet capture
+
- Define inputs, assumptions and acceptance criteria for: Analyse and explain a lab application packet capture.
- Implement the project using capture fundamentals, protocol navigation, connection analysis, analysis report.
Practical exerciseAnalyse and explain a lab application packet capture.
06Wireshark — validation and review
+
- Demonstrate the completed project against its acceptance criteria.
- Exercise an invalid-input or failure scenario and document the observed result.
Practical exercisepresent the project evidence, limitations and a repeatable handover.
Technical references
These primary vendor, project or standards sources inform this independent IT Purview outline. Reference pages checked 25 October 2026; current provider documentation and exam objectives take precedence when versions change.
From understanding to application.
Progress by learning milestone. The schedule is agreed around your starting level and learning goals.
- 01Learning milestone 1 In progress
Set the context
Capture fundamentals · Protocol navigation
Establish the Wireshark scope, baseline concepts and operating assumptions. - 02Learning milestone 2 In progress
Build the working skills
Connection analysis · Analysis report
Apply the core Wireshark techniques in the course lab and record the result. - 03Learning milestone 3 In progress
Validate and handle exceptions
Check expected behavior, investigate a failure case and capture evidence for analyse and explain a lab application packet capture. - 04Learning milestone 4 In progress
Deliver the applied project
Complete analyse and explain a lab application packet capture, explain key decisions and identify a practical next step.
Career outlook after this learning path
Typical roles this roadmap can support, with broad salary ranges by relevant work experience.
| Role | 0–3 years | 3–7 years | 7–12+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network Engineer | ₹5–11 LPA | ₹12–24 LPA | ₹25–45 LPA |
Ranges are indicative India-market compensation estimates in ₹ lakh per annum, not a salary promise. They reflect broad market guides and vary by location, employer, skills and role scope; the experience bands refer to relevant work experience, not time since training. Completing this course does not guarantee employment, a role, compensation or career progression. View market reference ↗