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.

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Switches
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Graph Theory, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Palo Alto Networks
Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Network Administration, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Authentications, Network Analysis, Software As A Service
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Network Administration, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Servers, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Design, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Scalability, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), System Design and Implementation, Web Services, File I/O, Microservices, Debugging, OS Process Management, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, YAML
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Terraform, Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Restful API, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Firewall, Load Balancing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Security Management, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Wireless Networks, Continuous Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Encryption, Digital Forensics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks