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Network Courses

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.

Popular Network Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Network Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Load Balancing, System Configuration, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Data Security

    4.8 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Engineering, Configuration Management, Information Technology

    4.5 stars, 91 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (91) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Cybersecurity and Network Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Hardening, Cyber Threat Hunting, Exploitation techniques, Linux Commands, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Operations, Linux, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating Systems, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Network Administration, Security Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Network Foundations and Addressing

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Network Switches

    4.6 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Docker (Software), Network Routers, Network Routing, Containerization, Network Switches

    4.6 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Operating System Administration, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, Scripting, MySQL

    4.6 stars, 374 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (374) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Network Tiers - Optimizing Network Spend

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Network Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Network Routing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Enterprise Network Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, Border Gateway Protocol, Computer Networking, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting

    4.1 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Ansible for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, YAML, Network Switches, General Networking, Automation, Network Routing, System Configuration, Routing Protocols, Linux, Software Configuration Management, Technical Documentation, Configuration Management, Python Programming

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Security Management, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cryptography, Digital Forensics

    4.8 stars, 239 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (239) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, General Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, IT Automation, Authentications, Encryption, Generative AI

    4.7 stars, 32 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (32) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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