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Network courses can help you learn network architecture, protocols, security measures, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, managing network traffic, and implementing security policies. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis and Cisco Packet Tracer for simulation, allowing you to practice real-world networking scenarios and understand how different components interact within a network.


Popular Network Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

    ★ 4.7 (352) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Network Routing, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Switches, Terraform

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    Logical Operations

    CCNA: Network Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, IT Automation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Automation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Management, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, AI Security, Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Management

    ★ 4.4 (97) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Fortinet Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Security Engineering, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Network Connectivity Options

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Network Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Cloud Infrastructure

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Web Presence, Relationship Building, Professional Development, General Networking, Professionalism

    ★ 4.6 (886) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Model, Network Analysis, Firewall, Load Balancing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scalability

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics

    ★ 4.7 (243) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Network Monitoring and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network courses

  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • CCNA: Network Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting: Logical Operations
  • Advanced Network Security: LearnQuest
  • Fortinet Network Security: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Managing Network Security: Kennesaw State University
  • Network Architecture: Google
  • AWS Network Connectivity Options: Amazon Web Services
  • Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn: Coursera
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture: Google Cloud

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