Network administration courses can help you learn network design, configuration, security protocols, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in managing network hardware, optimizing performance, and ensuring data integrity. Many courses introduce tools such as Cisco routers, firewalls, and network monitoring software, that support implementing effective network solutions and maintaining system reliability.

Skills you'll gain: Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Data Maintenance, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Midrange Computer, Unix Shell, Disaster Recovery, System Software, Patch Management, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Software Installation, OS Process Management, Debugging, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Engineering, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Cryptography, Firewall, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Human Factors (Security), Local Area Networks, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Network Administration, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Engineering, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Network Infrastructure, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform
Build toward a degree
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Financial Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Cash Flow Forecasting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Fiscal Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operating Expense, Strategic Planning, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Firewall, Key Management, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Network Planning And Design, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months