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: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, System Monitoring, Network Administration, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Service Level Agreement, Enterprise Architecture, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Operating Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Natural Language Processing, Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Distributed Computing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Digital Signal Processing, Generative AI, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Text Mining, Student Support and Services, Student Services, System Design and Implementation
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Service Level, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Functional Specification, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Desktop Support, Generative AI, End User Training and Support, System Support, Prompt Engineering Tools, Technical Support, Product Support, ChatGPT, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Performance Testing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks