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: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Databases, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Engineering, Authentications, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Artificial Intelligence, SQL
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Sociology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, Technical Writing, Web Servers, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Mapping, Network Analysis, Information Architecture
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Internet Of Things, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Telecommunications, Network Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Zero Trust Network Access, Interoperability, Electronics Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, Development Testing, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Technology, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategies, Music Performance, Goal Setting, Travel Arrangements, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Music, Marketing Channel, Event Management, Business Planning, Professional Networking, Talent Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Cloud Security, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Scalability, Web Applications
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Business Writing, LLM Application, Timelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Amazon Web Services, Virtualization, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Continuous Integration, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Capacity Management, Business Continuity, Cost Management, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Environment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), System Configuration, Windows PowerShell, Automation, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Application Security, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months