Network engineering courses can help you learn network design, troubleshooting, security protocols, and performance optimization. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, implementing firewalls, and managing network traffic. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, and various network monitoring software, that support applying your skills in real-world networking environments.

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Support, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Hardware Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, System Configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Mobile Security
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Hardening, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Endpoint Security, IT Automation, Firewall, JSON, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Scripting, Network Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Internet Of Things
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtualization, Network Planning And Design, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, General Networking, Enterprise Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Model, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Network Engineering, Network Performance Management, Network Support, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Scalability, Computer Networking, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Engineering
★ 4.7 (131) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Patterns, Network Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing
★ 4.8 (2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Telecommunications, Wide Area Networks, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Technology, Information Systems, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Protocols, Digital Communications, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Business Technologies, IT Infrastructure, Systems Integration, Systems Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Load Balancing, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Firewall, Key Management, Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Security Controls, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Security Management, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Remote Access Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Network Model, Live Streaming, Software-Defined Networking, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Juniper Network Technologies, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
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

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Hardening, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks