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: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, USB, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Routing, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), General Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routing, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Management, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routers, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Network Switches
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Switches
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months