Computer network programming courses can help you learn socket programming, protocol design, network security, and client-server architecture. You can build skills in debugging network applications, optimizing data transmission, and implementing secure communication protocols. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Git for version control, and various programming languages such as Python and Java, that support developing robust network applications.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Markov Model, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Performance Testing, Algorithms, Memory Management, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Network Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Network Administration, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Solutions
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Solutions, Network Planning And Design, Computing Platforms, Code Reusability, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Risk Management Framework, Interoperability, System Configuration, Digital Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operations Support Systems, Decision Intelligence, Operational Analysis, AI Security, Operational Efficiency, Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Business Process Automation, Cyber Governance, System Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Process Optimization, AI literacy, Network Security, Network Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Agentic systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, LLM Application, Containerization, Ubuntu, Python Programming, Linux, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

EC-Council
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Security, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Amazon Web Services, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Scalability, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Servers, Control Panels
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Planning And Design, Prompt Patterns, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Dashboard Creation
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Software Design Patterns, C# (Programming Language), Debugging, Data Structures, Software Design, Game Design, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, C and C++, Event-Driven Programming, Software Architecture, Application Design, Algorithms
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Software, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Computational Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks