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Computer Network Programming Courses

Computer network programming courses can help you learn socket programming, protocol design, network security, and client-server architecture. You can build skills in debugging network applications, optimizing data transmission, and implementing secure communication protocols. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Git for version control, and various programming languages such as Python and Java, that support developing robust network applications.


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Popular Computer Network Programming Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Using APIs for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, YAML, Automation, Network Engineering, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    NVIDIA

    The Fundamentals of RDMA Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, System Programming, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Performance Tuning, Computer Hardware

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    CompTIA Network+

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Disaster Recovery, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Cloud Services

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Restful API, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Software Development, Software Engineering, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Software Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    CCNA: Network Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    CCNA: Networking Basics, Switching, Addressing, and Routing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Network Model, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Network Routers, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Command-Line Interface

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Java, Code Review, Programming Principles, Debugging, Cybersecurity

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    607 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Graphics, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Graphical Tools, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Data Management

    4.1
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    930 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking Basics and TCP/IP Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Routing Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer network programming courses

  • C for Everyone, Part 2: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Using APIs for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University
  • The Fundamentals of RDMA Programming: NVIDIA
  • CompTIA Network+: Infosec
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7: Pearson
  • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • CCNA: Network Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting: Logical Operations
  • CCNA: Networking Basics, Switching, Addressing, and Routing: Logical Operations
  • Secure Coding Practices: University of California, Davis

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