Computer network courses can help you learn about network architecture, protocols, security measures, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, managing firewalls, and optimizing network performance. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for packet analysis, Cisco Packet Tracer for simulation, and various network monitoring software, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical scenarios and enhance your technical expertise.

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Switches
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, Linux Administration, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Routers, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation, System Testing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Restful API, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Network Administration, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Firewall, Load Balancing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Network Protocols
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours