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: Istio, Kubernetes, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Multi-Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Configuration Management, Microservices, Containerization, YAML, Authentications, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design, System Monitoring, Git (Version Control System), Real Time Data, Network Routing, Network Security, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Linux
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Technical Communication, Scripting, Technical Writing, Automation, Technical Consulting, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Science, Unstructured Data, Text Mining, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Natural Language Processing, Scientific Visualization, Python Programming, Data Manipulation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Network Security, Load Balancing, Firewall, Virtualization, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Web Servers, Network Security
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, C++ (Programming Language), Network Routing, Data Structures, Network Model, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, Algorithms
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Amazon Web Services, Unix Commands, Network Troubleshooting, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, General Networking, Unix Shell, Service Management, OS Process Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making, Branding, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Technical Sales, Sales Development, Storytelling, Sales, Empathy, Presentations, Branding, LinkedIn, Technology Strategies, Portfolio Management, Professional Networking, Verbal Communication Skills, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks