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.

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Internet Of Things
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Event Monitoring, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Security, Service Level
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Restful API, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, System Support, Desktop Support, TCP/IP, Linux, General Networking, Patch Management, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Network Routers, System Monitoring, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, YAML
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Scalability
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, USB, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, Computer Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Electrical Safety
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks