Network courses can help you learn network architecture, protocols, security measures, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, managing network traffic, and implementing security policies. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis and Cisco Packet Tracer for simulation, allowing you to practice real-world networking scenarios and understand how different components interact within a network.

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Wide Area Networks, General Networking, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Virtual Machines, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Remote Access Systems
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Network Engineering, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking, DevOps, Virtualization, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, CI/CD, Business Continuity, Cost Management, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Oracle Cloud, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Authentications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Security Awareness, Network Switches, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Authentications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Kubernetes, Virtual Machines, Devops Tools, Containerization, Docker (Software), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, IT Automation, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Operating System Administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Microsoft Windows, Network Administration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Model, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Computing Platforms, General Networking, System Configuration, User Interface (UI), Simulations, Remote Access Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), System Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Hardening, Threat Management, Patch Management, Cyber Risk, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Engineering, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Calendar Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Timelines, Scheduling, Milestones (Project Management), Dependency Analysis, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months