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.

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Network Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Remote Access Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Design, System Programming, File Systems, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things, Exploitation techniques, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Ideation, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Usability Testing, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Administration, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Vulnerability Management, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, Communication Systems, Cryptography, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Supervised Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud API
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Network Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Social Network Analysis, Data Storytelling, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Human Factors, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks