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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

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

Packt
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Data Centers, General Networking, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Model, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routers, Network Switches
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Administration, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Network Protocols
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Ubuntu, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, 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, File Management, Shell Script
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, SQL, Database Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Databases, Computer Networking, Relational Databases, Network Protocols, Information Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks