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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biostatistics, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Systems Engineering, Unix Commands, Linux Commands
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agentic systems, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), YAML, Network Monitoring, Automation, Network Engineering, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Support, Network Administration, Firewall, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), General Networking, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Migration, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Matlab, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Administration, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Firewall, General Networking, Network Performance Management, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Hardware Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Key Management, Wireless Networks, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Management, Network Architecture, System Implementation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Network Routers, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Business Priorities, Telecommunications, Enterprise Application Management, Service Level Agreement, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Planning, Project Management, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours