Computer network courses can help you learn about network architecture, protocols, security measures, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, managing firewalls, and optimizing network performance. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for packet analysis, Cisco Packet Tracer for simulation, and various network monitoring software, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical scenarios and enhance your technical expertise.

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Planning, Algorithms, Data Structures, Stress Management, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Functional Specification, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Administration, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Firewall, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Wireless Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Encryption, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Virtualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Service Level Agreement, Enterprise Architecture, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Service Level, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Performance Testing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Amazon Web Services, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation, Network Routing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Security, Load Balancing, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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