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.

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
★ 4.4 (304) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Systems Analysis, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Support, Virtualization, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Model, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers
★ 4.5 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Routers, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Configuration Management
★ 4.7 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, IT Automation, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Restful API, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Languages and XML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Configuration Management, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Palo Alto Networks
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

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Incident Response, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Cyber Risk
★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Telecommunications, Network Model, Networking Hardware, Virtual Networking
★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Systems Architecture, System Programming, Computational Logic
★ 4.8 (483) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Switches, Command-Line Interface
★ 4.5 (36) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Scripting Languages, Network Monitoring, Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Development Environment, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks