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Computer Network Courses

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.

Popular Computer Network Courses and Certifications


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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introduction to Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: IT Automation, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Program Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Python Programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Switching, Routing, and Network Services

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Switches, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Network Protocols, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Routers, General Networking, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Model, Network Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Systems Analysis, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Support, Virtualization, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Model, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Protocols

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Model, Network Routing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, IT Automation, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Restful API, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Verification And Validation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Networking and Troubleshooting IT Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, System Support, Linux Commands, Desktop Support, Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating System Administration, Network Administration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, VPN Clients, Network Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Routers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Data Communication Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, General Networking, Network Administration, Communication Systems, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Network Routing, Digital Communications, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Security Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Support, Information Systems Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer network courses

  • Introduction to Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Switching, Routing, and Network Services: Packt
  • Foundations of Computer Networking: Packt
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Network Principles in Practice: Linux Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7: Pearson
  • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
  • Networking and Troubleshooting IT Systems: Packt

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