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.

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Application Security, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, System Monitoring, Communication Systems, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Geospatial Information and Technology, Medical Imaging, Estimation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Management, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, AI Security, Network Monitoring, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Sociology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Software-Defined Networking, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Mobile Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Encryption, Capacity Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Interoperability, Authentications, Encryption, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours