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Computer Network Courses

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.


Popular Computer Network Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Advanced Networking Technologies and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Key Management, Internet Of Things, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Model, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, TCP/IP

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routing, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Overview of Important Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

    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

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Computer Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, digital literacy, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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), Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, General Networking, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Networking

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Internet History, Technology, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Encryption, Network Infrastructure, Innovation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Data-oriented programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced Networking Technologies and Operations: Packt
  • The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here: Packt
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Overview of Important Protocols: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Network Security Principles: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Foundations of Computer Networking: Packt
  • Internet History, Technology, and Security: University of Michigan

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