Network courses can help you learn network architecture, protocols, security measures, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, managing network traffic, and implementing security policies. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis and Cisco Packet Tracer for simulation, allowing you to practice real-world networking scenarios and understand how different components interact within a network.

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, IT Automation, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Network Engineering, Authentications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management, Cyber Security Policies, Remote Access Systems, Application Programming Interface (API)
★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems
★ 4.5 (81) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Network Performance Management, Linux, Network Security, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Network Routing, Scalability
★ 4.8 (35) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Continuous Deployment, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Network Infrastructure, Containerization, Software Development, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Software Design
★ 4.7 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Educational Materials, Classroom Management, Course Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Innovation, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Resource Utilization, Network Planning And Design, Infographics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, General Networking, End User Training and Support, System Support, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Data Storage, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Information Technology, Hardware Architecture, Configuration Management
★ 4.6 (206) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Peer Review, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science
★ 4.7 (100) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Extensible Languages and XML, IT Automation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), API Testing, Network Protocols, YAML, Network Monitoring, Automation, Network Engineering, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Real Time Data
★ 4.6 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Testing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Analysis, Hardware Architecture, Intranet
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, IT Security Architecture, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Border Gateway Protocol, Remote Access Systems
★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks