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

Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Application Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Synthesis, Medical Imaging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Story, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Generative AI
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Data Capture
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Amazon Web Services, Network Infrastructure, AWS CloudFormation, Network Routing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Security, Load Balancing, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Web Servers, Cloud Hosting
Intermediate · 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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Planning, Project Management, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

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

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