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.

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, YAML, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Data Modeling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), JSON, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Routing Protocols, Firewall, General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Terraform
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Data Structures, Debugging, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Ansible, Network Architecture, Virtualization, Network Protocols, Encryption, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Restful API
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Border Gateway Protocol, Computer Networking, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Switches, Local Area Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Computer Engineering, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months