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.

ISC2
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
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

The University of Chicago
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of London
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Colorado Boulder
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

University of Colorado Boulder
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks