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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, Linux Administration, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Authentications, Network Switches
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unix, Unix Commands, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, OS Process Management, File Management, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, Linux, Operating Systems, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, USB, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, Computer Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Electrical Safety
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Scalability
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mac OS, TCP/IP, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Network Support, General Networking, Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Systems Administration, Computer Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Sharing, Cloud Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, SQL, Database Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Databases, Computer Networking, Relational Databases, Network Protocols, Information Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, Authentications, Virtualization, Encryption, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Restful API
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Centers, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Network Monitoring, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardening, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months