Computer Network Courses
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.
Popular Computer Network Courses and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, General Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity
Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Data Loss Prevention
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Model
University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, General Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention
University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Encryption, Exploit development, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls
What brings you to Coursera today?
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Switches, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Routing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Network Model, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Network Routing, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Switches, Terraform
Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, General Networking, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Cloud Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), TCP/IP, Network Administration, Network Switches, General Networking, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Network Routers, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface
Google
Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer network courses
- The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
- Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM
- Introduction to Networking: NVIDIA
- Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
- Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
- Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
- Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
- CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course: Packt
- Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course: Packt
