Cisco courses can help you learn networking fundamentals, security protocols, routing and switching, and cloud technologies. You can build skills in network design, troubleshooting, and implementing security measures to protect data. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco Packet Tracer and Cisco Webex, that support simulating network configurations and facilitating remote collaboration. By engaging with these tools, you can apply your knowledge in practical settings, enhancing your ability to manage and secure networks effectively.

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, USB, Data Storage, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Microsoft Windows, General Networking, Operating Systems, Display Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Network Engineering, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Engineering, Network Routing, Border Gateway Protocol, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Productivity Software, Cloud Computing, Google Workspace, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Desktop Support, Cloud Applications, Business Technologies, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft 365, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Servers, Help Desk Support, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Teams, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Customer Inquiries
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Architecture, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, iOS Development, Operating Systems, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, System Configuration, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Endpoint Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Configuration Management, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Information Systems Security, Risk Management Framework, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Network Analysis, Firewall, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, General Networking, Virtual Environment, Network Switches, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, Network Engineering, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours