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Network courses can help you learn network architecture, protocols, security measures, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, managing network traffic, and implementing security policies. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis and Cisco Packet Tracer for simulation, allowing you to practice real-world networking scenarios and understand how different components interact within a network.


Popular Network Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini for Network Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Network Planning And Design, Prompt Engineering Tools, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Routing, Infrastructure, and Network Management

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Event Monitoring, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Network Security

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Intel

    Intel® Network Academy - Network Transformation 102

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Encryption, Network Performance Management, Virtualization, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing

    ★ 4.6 (137) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    VPC Network Peering

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, General Networking, Network Administration, DevOps

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Network Security, Access Control, and Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, General Networking, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (216) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Business

    ★ 4.6 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied Social Network Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Network Model, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Python Programming, Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (2.7K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Network Foundations and Addressing

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Scalability

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    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 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    4G Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, OSI Models, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Dataflow, Authentications, Key Management, Encryption

    ★ 4.7 (134) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network courses

  • Gemini for Network Engineers: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Routing, Infrastructure, and Network Management: Packt
  • Intel® Network Academy - Network Transformation 102: Intel
  • VPC Network Peering: Google Cloud
  • Network Security, Access Control, and Automation: Packt
  • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt
  • Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • Applied Social Network Analysis in Python: University of Michigan
  • Network Foundations and Addressing: Packt

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