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 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
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Systems Analysis, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Support, Virtualization, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Model, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Network Support, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches
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
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Exploit development, Network Model, Network Routing, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Network Routers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Proxy Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Administration, Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Technical Support, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Deployment, Network Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, General Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, Security Controls, IT Automation, System Monitoring, Authentications, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Information Technology, Data Storage, Hardware Troubleshooting, General Networking, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Networking, System Support, Mainframe Computing, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Business Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months