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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


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    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, Network Support, Information Systems Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Using APIs for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Extensible Languages and XML, IT Automation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), API Testing, Network Protocols, YAML, Network Monitoring, Automation, Network Engineering, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Real Time Data

    4.6
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Maintainability, Network Engineering, Software Development Tools, API Testing, Restful API, Data Import/Export, Git (Version Control System), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Extensible Languages and XML, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking Basics and TCP/IP Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Continuous Deployment, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Network Infrastructure, Containerization, Software Development, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Software Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Go for Cloud and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Prometheus (Software), Grafana, Program Development, Software Architecture

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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Cloud Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Cloud Platforms, Network Planning And Design, Routing Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Services, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks

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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Getting Started - 1

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Linux

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    IP Addressing, Routing, and Network Management

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Disaster Recovery, Computer Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, Document Management, Networking Hardware

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, VPN Clients, Systems Architecture, Authentications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Using APIs for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers: Packt
  • Networking Basics and TCP/IP Fundamentals: Packt
  • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Go for Cloud and Networks: Edureka
  • Networking Fundamentals and Protocols: Packt
  • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College
  • IP Addressing, Routing, and Network Management: Packt
  • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt

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