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      Packt

      Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtualization, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Peripheral Devices

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Software Design, Network Engineering, Restful API, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Web Applications, TCP/IP, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Go for Cloud and Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Prometheus (Software), Grafana, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Systems Architecture

      3
      Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Network Routing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

      Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Data Structures, Debugging, File Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Basic System Programming on IBM Z

      Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, File Systems, Data Storage, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, TCP/IP, Display Devices, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, USB, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Data Centers, General Networking, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Model, Cloud Computing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      TCP/IP and Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Communication and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security: Packt
    • Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers: Packt
    • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
    • Go for Cloud and Networks: Edureka
    • Introduction to Network Security: University of London
    • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University
    • Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms: University of Colorado System
    • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
    • Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies: Packt
    • Networking Fundamentals: Packt

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