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Network Theory Courses

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.

Popular Network Theory Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Routers, General Networking, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Model, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.5 (293) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems: Principles in Practice

    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, Cloud Engineering, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Switches, Terraform

    ★ 4.6 (138) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Routing, Threat Detection, Computer Security, Network Administration, Firewall, Endpoint Detection and Response, Wireless Networks, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Model, Network Routing

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Azure Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Network Administration, Scalability, Network Security, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Remote Access Systems

    ★ 4.4 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Networking Basics and TCP/IP Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Engineering, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Network Traffic Analysis for Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Detection, General Networking, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.8 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Physical Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Network Support, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Enterprise Network Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Architecture, Network Engineering, General Networking, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Switches, Local Area Networks, System Configuration

    ★ 4.3 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network theory courses

  • Foundations of Computer Networking: Packt
  • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
  • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Packt
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Azure Networking Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Networking Basics and TCP/IP Fundamentals: Packt
  • Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations: Edureka
  • Network Traffic Analysis for Incident Response: Infosec
  • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt

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