Cisco Networking courses can help you learn network fundamentals, routing and switching, security protocols, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, managing network traffic, and implementing security measures. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco Packet Tracer and Wireshark, that support simulating network environments and analyzing data packets. By engaging with these tools, you can apply your knowledge to real-world networking challenges and enhance your technical proficiency.

Skills you'll gain: General Networking, TCP/IP, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Wireless Networks, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Commands, Encryption, Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting, TCP/IP, Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, File Systems, Linux Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Docker (Software), Project Management, Technical Communication, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Jira (Software), Requirements Elicitation, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Performance Tuning, Unix Commands, Unix, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Data Storage, Scripting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, API Gateway, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, CI/CD, Data Storage, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), YAML, Technical Support and Services, Linux Administration, General Networking, Network Architecture, Problem Management, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Network Administration, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Virtualization, General Networking, Network Security, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Service Level, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Graph Theory, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Database Theory, Exploratory Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Analytics, Sociology, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Package and Software Management, YAML, Git (Version Control System), Command-Line Interface
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Public Relations, Communication, Research, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Professional Networking, User Accounts, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Project Portfolio Management, Drive Engagement, Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours