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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Object Oriented Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Displays, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Network Analysis, Driving engagement, Behavioral Economics, Network Analysis, Game Design, Social Sciences, Sociology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, DevOps, Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, CI/CD, Application Deployment, YAML, Microservices, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Network Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Persistence, Cloud Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Proxy Servers, Capacity Management, Application Performance Management, CI/CD, Key Management, Network Security, API Gateway, Network Routing, YAML, Application Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Scalability, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, Operating Systems, File Management, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Network Routing, Load Balancing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Operations, Technical Support and Services, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Containerization, Linux, Linux Commands, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, File Systems, System Programming, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, General Networking, Network Administration, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, C (Programming Language), Systems Architecture, System Monitoring, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), VPN Clients, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Network Security, System Configuration, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cryptography, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Databases, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, SQL
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Business Communication, Communication, Professional Development, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Sales, Job Analysis, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Presentations, Teamwork
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Digital Forensics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks