Cisco Networking courses can help you learn network fundamentals, routing and switching, security protocols, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, managing network traffic, and implementing security measures. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco Packet Tracer and Wireshark, that support simulating network environments and analyzing data packets. By engaging with these tools, you can apply your knowledge to real-world networking challenges and enhance your technical proficiency.

Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, Operating Systems, File Management, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Exploitation techniques, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, NIST 800-53, Network Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Generative AI, Communication Systems, Internet Of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Digital Communications, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Distributed Computing, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Health Technology, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cryptography, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Network Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Technical Communication, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Network Administration, Desktop Support, Debugging, Help Desk Support, Problem Management, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Virtual Machines, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment, Events and Conferences, Presentations, Job Analysis, Writing, Portfolio Management, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Network Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon S3, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Security, Data Security, Amazon Redshift, AWS Kinesis, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Data Lakes, Data Storage, Databases, Apache Airflow, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months