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.

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Server Side, Web Applications, Middleware, Servers, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Network Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Cloud Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Network Routing, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure Architecture, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Engineering, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Computing Platforms, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Automation, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Matlab, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Social Impact, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Programming Principles, Scientific Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Networking Hardware, System Software, General Networking, OSI Models, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Security Software, Computer Networking, Software Systems, Intranet, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Test Equipment, Test Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Routers, General Networking, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Model, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months