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: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Network Protocols
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Performance Tuning, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, Performance Testing, Network Administration, Google Cloud Platform, VPN Clients, Network Analysis, Virtual Machines, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating System Administration, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Network Security, Scripting, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Planning And Design, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Firewall, Network Routing, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Prometheus (Software), Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Firewall, Containerization, Application Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Routing, Site Reliability Engineering, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Routing, Data Centers, TCP/IP, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtualization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, Firewall, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Performance Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Application Security, Network Model, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Planning And Design, Prompt Engineering Tools, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks