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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    C Programming for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C and C++, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Algorithms, Software Design, Application Security, Other Programming Languages, System Programming, Python Programming, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Java, Performance Tuning, Numerical Analysis

    4.5 stars, 257 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (257) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Encryption, Firewall, Operating Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Business Software

    4.7 stars, 2.6K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Basics of Cisco Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Switches, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Network Model, Network Protocols

    4.6 stars, 114 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (114) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    NVIDIA

    Introduction to Networking

    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

    4.6 stars, 710 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (710) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming in C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, System Programming, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis

    4.5 stars, 102 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Networking Essentials and Hardware for IT Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Support, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Mobile Security

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    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, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Switches, General Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Architecture

    4.6 stars, 3.4K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, General Networking, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure

    4.8 stars, 569 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (569) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    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

    4.6 stars, 140 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (140) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google

    Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

    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)

    4.8 stars, 7.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (7.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    CompTIA Network+

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Security, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Event Monitoring

    3.4 stars, 9 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.4 (9) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    The World of Computer Networking: Your CCNA starts here

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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