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Network Engineering Courses

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.


Popular Network Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Maintainability, Network Engineering, Software Development Tools, API Testing, Restful API, Data Import/Export, Git (Version Control System), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Extensible Languages and XML, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Telecommunications, Network Model, Networking Hardware, Virtual Networking

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    5G Network Architecture and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Network Model, Telecommunications, Digital Signal Processing

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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Ansible for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, YAML, IT Automation, Network Architecture, Network Administration, General Networking, Automation, System Configuration, Software Documentation, Configuration Management, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENARSI (300-410)

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Engineering, Network Routing, Border Gateway Protocol, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    TCP/IP and Internet

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, General Networking, Wireless Networks, 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

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introduction to Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: IT Automation, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Program Development

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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Azure Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Network Administration, Scalability, Network Security, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Remote Access Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Preparing for Professional Cloud Network Engineer 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Event Monitoring, Network Engineering, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Security Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Network Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Computer Networking, Firewall

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Verification And Validation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Azure: Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Network Engineering, Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Application Security, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Web Applications, Load Balancing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture

    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
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers: Packt
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • 5G Network Architecture and Protocols: LearnQuest
  • Ansible for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENARSI (300-410): Packt
  • TCP/IP and Internet : Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Azure Networking Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Preparing for Professional Cloud Network Engineer 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago

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