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Computer Network Courses

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.


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Popular Computer Network Courses and Certifications


  • I

    ISC2

    Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Data Communication Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Data-oriented programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    292 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    How Computers Work

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    580 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Routing, Network Devices, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Authentications, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routing, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    304 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Routers, General Networking, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Model, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Networking Technologies and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Key Management, Internet Of Things, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Hands-on Python for Networking Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introduction to Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Network Security: ISC2
  • Data Communication Networks: Starweaver
  • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
  • How Computers Work: University of London
  • Routing, Network Devices, and Security: Packt
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of Computer Networking: Packt
  • Advanced Networking Technologies and Operations: Packt
  • Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking: University of Colorado Boulder

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