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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Network Switches, Terraform
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Computer Networking, Data Centers, General Networking, Threat Management, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, TCP/IP, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, digital literacy, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Model, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · 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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Analysis, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Load Balancing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Engineering, Technical Services, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks