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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Debugging, Data Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    TCP/IP and Internet

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Application Security, Network Model, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Software Development, Software Engineering, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Software Design

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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Principles of Secure Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    377 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Data Integrity, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    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, Graph Theory, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    455 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introduction to Network Automation

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Efficient Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Cloud Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Programming for a Networked World : Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • TCP/IP and Internet : Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
  • Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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