Cisco courses can help you learn networking fundamentals, security protocols, routing and switching, and cloud technologies. You can build skills in network design, troubleshooting, and implementing security measures to protect data. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco Packet Tracer and Cisco Webex, that support simulating network configurations and facilitating remote collaboration. By engaging with these tools, you can apply your knowledge in practical settings, enhancing your ability to manage and secure networks effectively.

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Authentications, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Ansible, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Security Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Terraform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Linux, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: System Requirements, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, ESXi Installation, Computer Networking, Ubuntu, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks