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Computer Network Programming Courses

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.

Popular Computer Network Programming Courses and Certifications


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    Google

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

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    53K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Exploit development, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Policies

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    601 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    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, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Switches, General Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Engineering, Wireless Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Firewall, General Networking, Computer Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Digital Transformation, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    564 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Total Seminars

    CompTIA Network+

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Switches, Network Routers, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Support, Networking Hardware, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Design, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Game Design, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking

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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Network Model, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Geospatial Information and Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    793 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems: Principles in Practice

    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, Cloud Engineering, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Switches, Terraform

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Computer Networks: Implementation & Security

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Networking Hardware, Computer Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Cinematography, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Networking Essentials & TCP/IP

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, OSI Models, Network Support, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Model, Computer Networking, Network Routers, System Configuration, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer network programming courses

  • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
  • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing: Microsoft
  • CompTIA Network+: Total Seminars
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University
  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computer Networks: Implementation & Security: EDUCBA

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