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.

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Infrastructure, Network Support, Routing Protocols, Network Switches, Border Gateway Protocol, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Local Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Enterprise Architecture, Network Routing, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Routers, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting
★ 4.6 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Operating Systems, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Business Software
★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Telecommunications, Wide Area Networks, Internet Of Things, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Technology, Information Systems, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Protocols, Digital Communications, Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Business Technologies, IT Infrastructure, Systems Integration, Systems Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, General Networking, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Cloud Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Performance Management, Authentications
★ 4.5 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Networking, General Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Security Controls, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Network Planning And Design, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring
★ 4.8 (344) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Support, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Mobile Security
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Cloud Services, Data Security, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Model
★ 4.7 (261) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Security, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Event Monitoring
★ 3.4 (9) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Endpoint Security, Event Monitoring, IT Automation, Firewall, JSON, Infrastructure Security, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Model, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Command-Line Interface, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Computer Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Database Management, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Wide Area Networks, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, IT Service Management
★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months