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Computer Network Programming Courses

Computer network programming courses can help you learn socket programming, protocol design, network security, and client-server architecture. You can build skills in debugging network applications, optimizing data transmission, and implementing secure communication protocols. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Git for version control, and various programming languages such as Python and Java, that support developing robust network applications.


Popular Computer Network Programming Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Computer Science, Debugging, Integration Testing, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, File Systems, Data Storage, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introducing Model-Driven Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, YAML, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Data Modeling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), JSON, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

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

    4.4
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, Scala Programming, Servers, Network Protocols

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting

    4.2
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Go for Cloud and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Grafana, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Systems Architecture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    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 Routers, Network Switches

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Hands-on Python for Networking Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Firewall

    4.3
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • Introducing Model-Driven Programmability: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Go for Cloud and Networks: Edureka
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Hands-on Python for Networking Professionals: Packt

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