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Wireshark Courses

Wireshark courses can help you learn network protocol analysis, packet capturing, traffic filtering, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in identifying network anomalies, analyzing data flows, and interpreting protocol hierarchies. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark itself, along with methodologies for effective network diagnostics and performance monitoring.

Popular Wireshark Courses and Certifications


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    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

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets

    4.6 stars, 146 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project

    ★ 4.6 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project

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    Packt

    Complete Introduction to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, OSI Models, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Awareness, Encryption, Information Technology, Security Controls, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Storage, Computer Hardware

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Wireshark 101: Packet Analysis Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Cybersecurity

    4.3 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Network Security

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Linux Administration, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Anomaly Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability, Network Analysis

    4.6 stars, 226 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (226) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Bestseller
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    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Networking Hardware, Cloud Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    4.8 stars, 137 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (137) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Web Servers, Network Analysis

    4.5 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture

    4 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google

    Network Traffic and Logs Using IDS and SIEM Tools

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Malware and Network Anomaly Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Model Evaluation, Network Security, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Microsoft Windows

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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Best Wireshark courses from Coursera

Top-rated Wireshark courses offered by Coursera on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets
    CourseraBeginnerCoursera
  2. 2
    Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic
    CourseraIntermediateLess Than 2 Hours4.7(6)Coursera
  3. 3
    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals
    CourseraBeginnerLess Than 2 Hours4.5(35)Coursera

Best Wireshark certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Wireshark from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools
    IBMIntermediate3 - 6 Months4.6(226)Professional Certificate
  2. 2
    Google Network Security
    GoogleBeginner3 - 6 Months4.8(137)Specialization

Best Wireshark courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Wireshark courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Complete Introduction to Cybersecurity
    PacktBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
  2. 2
    Wireshark 101: Packet Analysis Essentials
    PearsonBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.3(7)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Network Traffic and Logs Using IDS and SIEM Tools
    GoogleBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.9(39)No prerequisites

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