Cisco Networking courses can help you learn network fundamentals, routing and switching, security protocols, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, managing network traffic, and implementing security measures. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco Packet Tracer and Wireshark, that support simulating network environments and analyzing data packets. By engaging with these tools, you can apply your knowledge to real-world networking challenges and enhance your technical proficiency.

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, OSI Models, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Computing Platforms, IT Automation, Network Administration, Network Model, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Scripting, Network Protocols, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Network Engineering, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Cyber Security Policies, Remote Access Systems, Application Programming Interface (API)
★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Local Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, General Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, IT Automation, Authentications, Network Engineering, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure
★ 4.6 (30) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, Network Analysis, Authentications, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Switches, Network Routing, Microsoft Azure, General Networking, Test Tools, Network Analysis, Debugging
★ 4.1 (49) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Support, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, Network Model, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, iOS Development, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

Pearson
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

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Real Time Data, JSON, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)
★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, IT Automation, Computer Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud-Based Integration, Software-Defined Networking, Automation, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Wide Area Networks
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours