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Network Engineering Courses

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.

Popular Network Engineering Courses and Certifications


  • I

    ISC2

    Network and Communications Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Remote Access Systems, Authentications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L

    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Cyber Risk

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    C

    Coursera

    Embedded Firmware Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Pseudocode, Microarchitecture, Memory Management, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Electronic Hardware, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Cross Platform Development, Software Systems, Systems Design, Software Design Patterns, Internet Of Things

    1.7
    Rating, 1.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Mathematics for Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Computational Logic, Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Calculus, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    G

    Google

    Network Monitoring and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Security Fundamentals & Network Automation

    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, Authentications, Network Engineering, 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    P

    Packt

    Network Foundations and Addressing

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    P

    Packt

    Intermediate Network Design and Redundancy

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, System Configuration, Network Switches, Firewall, Enterprise Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Natural Language Processing, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Hardware Design, Image Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Text Mining, Electrical Engineering, Student Services, Student Support and Services

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • Status: Free Trial
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    P

    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Communication Systems, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Leeds

    Major Engineering Project Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Portfolio Management, Timelines, Case Studies, Research, Presentations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    G

    Google

    Secure Against Network Intrusions

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Exploitation techniques

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Network and Communications Security: ISC2
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Embedded Firmware Engineering: Coursera
  • Mathematics for Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Network Monitoring and Analysis: Google
  • Security Fundamentals & Network Automation: Packt
  • Network Foundations and Addressing: Packt
  • Intermediate Network Design and Redundancy: Packt
  • Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering: Dartmouth College
  • Communication and Network Security: Packt

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