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.

Packt
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Model, Telecommunications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Network Infrastructure, Threat Modeling, Network Monitoring, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Cybersecurity, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Model, Exploitation techniques
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Event Monitoring
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Verification And Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Computer Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Database Management, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Wide Area Networks, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, IT Service Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Routers, OSI Models, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Network Performance Management, Computer Hardware, Configuration Management, iOS Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage, Display Devices, Systems Architecture, Memory Management, Computational Logic, OS Process Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Switches, Network Routing, Microsoft Azure, General Networking, Test Tools, Network Analysis, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Model, Network Routing
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Applications, Application Servers
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Computer Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks