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: Routing Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Event Monitoring, Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Routers, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Security, Service Level
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Mobile Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Change Control, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis
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

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Model, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, YAML
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols
Beginner · 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

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months