Networking Courses for Beginners
Beginner networking courses can help you learn the basics of computer networks, IP addressing, subnetting, and network protocols. You can build skills in troubleshooting connectivity issues, configuring routers and switches, and understanding network security principles. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for packet analysis, Cisco Packet Tracer for simulation, and various command-line utilities that help you apply your knowledge in practical scenarios.
Popular Beginner Networking Courses and Certifications
Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, OSI Models, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Computer Networking, Firewall, Network Routing, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Automation
Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity
Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Network Infrastructure, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Switches, Network Routers, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Networking Hardware, Network Analysis
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Model
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Analysis
What brings you to Coursera today?
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Amazon Web Services, Network Planning And Design, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Capacity Management, Performance Tuning
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Computer Networking, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, General Networking, Microsoft Teams, Authentications, Generative Model Architectures, Firewall, Hardening, Data Warehousing, Network Architecture, Data Storage, Security Controls, Problem Management, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Model, Telecommunications
Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, Network Security, Data Storage, Network Planning And Design, Network Model, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Data Storage Technologies, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Wireless Networks, OSI Models, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Wide Area Networks, Command-Line Interface
Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Authentications, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, General Networking, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure
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
What brings you to Coursera today?
Best free Networking courses
High-quality free Networking courses you can start today.
- Introduction to NetworkingNVIDIABeginner1 - 4 WeeksFree
- AWS Networking Basics v01.01.00sAmazon Web ServicesBeginner1 - 4 WeeksFree
Best Networking courses from Google
Top-rated Networking courses offered by Google on Coursera.
- The Bits and Bytes of Computer NetworkingGoogleBeginner1 - 3 MonthsGoogle
- Connect and Protect: Networks and Network SecurityGoogleBeginner1 - 4 WeeksGoogle
Best Networking certificate programs
Earn a certificate in Networking from top universities and companies.
- Network FundamentalsCisco Learning and CertificationsBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- CompTIA Network+Total SeminarsBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Microsoft IT Support SpecialistMicrosoftBeginner3 - 6 MonthsProfessional Certificate
Best Networking courses for beginners
Top-rated beginner-friendly Networking courses with no prerequisites.
- Networking FundamentalsAkamai Technologies, Inc.Beginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
- Networking FundamentalsPacktBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
- Introduction to Networking and StorageIBMBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
