Cisco courses can help you learn networking fundamentals, security protocols, routing and switching, and cloud technologies. You can build skills in network design, troubleshooting, and implementing security measures to protect data. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco Packet Tracer and Cisco Webex, that support simulating network configurations and facilitating remote collaboration. By engaging with these tools, you can apply your knowledge in practical settings, enhancing your ability to manage and secure networks effectively.

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Security, Firewall, Ansible, System Monitoring, Network Protocols, Security Controls, Software-Defined Networking, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Switches, Real Time Data, Authentications, Scripting, JSON, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Automation, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Wide Area Networks
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, General Networking, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Governance, Network Routers, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Security Strategy, Cloud Management, System Monitoring
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, System Configuration, Authentications, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, System Configuration, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, Servers
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Administration, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Authentications, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Local Area Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, IT Management, Vulnerability Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Disaster Recovery, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Control, Operational Risk, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Emerging Technologies, Compliance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks