Session Initiation Protocols

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a communication protocol for signaling and controlling multimedia communication sessions. Coursera's SIP catalogue teaches you about the protocol used for establishing, modifying, and terminating real-time sessions that include voice, video, and messaging applications. You'll learn everything from the basic architecture of SIP, SIP methods, responses, and headers, to the complex process of session establishment and termination. Master the skills of debugging and troubleshooting SIP problems, and understand the security issues and solutions associated with SIP. As a learner, you'll gain the knowledge to handle SIP in various applications including VoIP, instant messaging, and online games.