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Network Engineering Courses

Network engineering courses can help you learn network design, troubleshooting, security protocols, and performance optimization. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, implementing firewalls, and managing network traffic. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, and various network monitoring software, that support applying your skills in real-world networking environments.


Popular Network Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Need for Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Analysis, Functional Requirement, Risk Management Framework, System Testing, System Requirements, Verification And Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals & Network Access

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), General Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Protocols

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking Basics and TCP/IP Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Routing Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Network Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intel

    Intel® Network Academy - Network Transformation 101

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Engineering, Technical Services, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Digital Transformation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    497 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, YAML

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Examining MPLS Operation

    Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Network Engineering, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Networking, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Load Balancing, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Network Management Approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Networking Technologies and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Key Management, Internet Of Things, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Need for Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Networking Fundamentals & Network Access: Packt
  • Introduction to Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Networking Basics and TCP/IP Fundamentals: Packt
  • Network Operations: Google
  • Intel® Network Academy - Network Transformation 101: Intel
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Examining MPLS Operation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - 日本語版: Google Cloud

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