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Network Engineering Courses

Network engineering courses can help you learn network design, troubleshooting, security protocols, and performance optimization. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, implementing firewalls, and managing network traffic. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, and various network monitoring software, that support applying your skills in real-world networking environments.

Popular Network Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, R (Software), Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Sociology, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Dependency Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Azure Network Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Load Balancing, System Configuration, Cloud Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Data Security, Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Data Centers, Network Routers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Routing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Network Model, Network Support, Networking Hardware

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Linux Network Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Network Administration, Linux Servers, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Virtualization, General Networking, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    Vulnerability Scanning Network Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Brute-force attacks, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Security Engineering, Network Analysis, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Data Manipulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Management Approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, General Networking, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Command-Line Interface, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Ethics in Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Social Impact, Engineering, Case Studies, Human Factors Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Encryption, Group Policy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Network Foundations & Physical Layer

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, Network Model, TCP/IP, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Network Monitoring, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applied Sustainability Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Cost Reduction, Systems Of Measurement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Network Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Chaos Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Engineering, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Failure Analysis, Site Reliability Engineering, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Test Engineering, Scenario Testing, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Simulations, System Testing, Operational Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network engineering courses

  • Social Network Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Azure Network Configuration: Microsoft
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course: Packt
  • Linux Network Administration: Packt
  • Vulnerability Scanning Network Attacks: Total Seminars
  • Network Management Approaches: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Ethics in Engineering: University of Michigan
  • Network Security Principles: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Network Foundations & Physical Layer: Total Seminars
  • Applied Sustainability Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder

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