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.

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Border Gateway Protocol, Firewall, Proxy Servers, Encryption, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Firewall, Load Balancing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Firewall, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Routers, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation, System Testing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Ubuntu, Network Monitoring, Data Storage, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, General Networking, Linux, Unix Commands, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Network Security, Shell Script, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), General Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Model, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routers, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks