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Computer Network Programming Courses

Computer network programming courses can help you learn socket programming, protocol design, network security, and client-server architecture. You can build skills in debugging network applications, optimizing data transmission, and implementing secure communication protocols. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Git for version control, and various programming languages such as Python and Java, that support developing robust network applications.


Popular Computer Network Programming Courses and Certifications


  • R

    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Java, OS Process Management, Scala Programming, Scalability, Server Side, Servers, Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (506) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, General Networking, Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.7 (538) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introducing Model-Driven Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Model, Network Protocols, IT Automation, Network Routing, Data Modeling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), JSON, Automation, Restful API, Data Structures, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Monitoring, System Configuration, Encryption

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Introduction to TCP/IP

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Network Performance Management, General Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Routers, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, System Configuration, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.5 (292) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers

    ★ 4.5 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Python Programming

    ★ 4.4 (304) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Linux

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Cyber Operations, Malware Protection, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, Program Development, Command-Line Interface, Code Reusability, Package and Software Management

    ★ 5 (9) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Network Administration, Unix Shell, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Telecommunications, Network Model, Networking Hardware, Virtual Networking

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks: University of Colorado System
  • Introducing Model-Driven Programmability: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Introduction to TCP/IP: Yonsei University
  • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt

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