Network Theory courses can help you learn about graph structures, connectivity, and network dynamics. You can build skills in analyzing complex systems, optimizing network performance, and understanding the spread of information or diseases. Many courses introduce tools like Python for network analysis, Gephi for visualization, and MATLAB for simulations, allowing you to apply these skills in practical work such as social network analysis, telecommunications, and epidemiology.

Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Encryption, Group Policy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Network Routing, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Switches, Terraform
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

NVIDIA
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Model
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Controls, OSI Models, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Proxy Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Economics, Social Impact, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Network Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Social Network Analysis, Data Storytelling, Network Model, Database Theory, Diagram Design, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Impact, Human Factors, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Model, Telecommunications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Routing Protocols, General Networking, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Communication Systems, OSI Models, Telecommunications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Security, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Cloud Services
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months