Computer network courses can help you learn about network architecture, protocols, security measures, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, managing firewalls, and optimizing network performance. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for packet analysis, Cisco Packet Tracer for simulation, and various network monitoring software, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical scenarios and enhance your technical expertise.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Protocols, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Terraform
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Computer Networking, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Load Balancing, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Capacity Management, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Cloud Services, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Virtualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Network Security, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Switches, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, IT Automation, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, TCP/IP, Automation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Application Security, Network Model, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Disaster Recovery, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Cloud Services
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Model, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Network Routers, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Command-Line Interface
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months