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.

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

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Switches, Routing Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Security, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Internet Of Things, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Enterprise Architecture, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Servers, System Configuration, Control Panels, Network Analysis, Command-Line Interface, YAML
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Local Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, General Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, IT Automation, Authentications, Network Engineering, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Cloud Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Cloud Platforms, Network Planning And Design, Routing Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Services, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Security, General Networking, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, System Configuration, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Model, Telecommunications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Network Engineering, Network Administration, Virtual Networking, Application Security, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Web Applications, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Encryption, Network Performance Management, Virtualization, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Event Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, IT Security Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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