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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Architecture, System Configuration, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, TCP/IP, Display Devices, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, USB, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Model, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Test Equipment, Test Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Security Testing, Exploit development, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Service Level, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Development Environment, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Network Switches
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud API
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Performance Testing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, SQL, Database Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Databases, Computer Networking, Relational Databases, Network Protocols, Information Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks