Network engineering courses can help you learn network design, troubleshooting, security protocols, and performance optimization. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, implementing firewalls, and managing network traffic. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, and various network monitoring software, that support applying your skills in real-world networking environments.

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Model, Network Performance Management, Scalability, Load Balancing, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Controls, Key Management, Internet Of Things, Disaster Recovery
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Cloud Technologies, Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, General Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Security Controls, IT Automation, Authentications, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Model, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Model, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Monitoring, Cloud Services, Network Analysis, Public Cloud
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Security, General Networking, Network Engineering, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Network Performance Management, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Network Routing, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Switches, Routing Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Security, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Data Integrity, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks