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 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: Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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: 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: Real Time Data, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Telecommunications, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Network Performance Management, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Network Protocols, System Design and Implementation, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

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

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

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Encryption, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Virtualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks