• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Networking Basics
    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.
    Graduate level learning within reach.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Results for "networking basics"

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Palo Alto Networks

      Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Network Security, Endpoint Security, General Networking, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Encryption, Authentications, Network Analysis, Software As A Service

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      206 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Network Routing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Analysis, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Load Balancing, Network Performance Management, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Network Systems Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      ISC2

      Network and Communications Security

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Network Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Remote Access Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Switches

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      I

      Institut Mines-Télécom

      4G Network Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Digital Communications, Dataflow, Capacity Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      125 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Network Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Communication Systems, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Firewall

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Network Infrastructure, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      V

      VMware

      Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

      Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Automation, Information Technology Operations, Application Security, Cloud Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      464 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      CCNA Advanced – WAN, Security, and Network Services

      Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Administration, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Switches, Network Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      14 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Introduction to Network Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Infrastructure, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Searches related to networking basics

    aws networking basics v01.01.00s
    basics of cisco networking
    linux networking - basics and beyond
    ccna foundations – networking basics and cisco ios essentials
    linux networking - basics and beyond: unit 2
    1…456…177

    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular networking basics courses

    • Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals: Palo Alto Networks
    • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture: Google Cloud
    • Network Systems Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Network and Communications Security : ISC2
    • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
    • 4G Network Fundamentals: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Fundamentals of Network Communication: University of Colorado System
    • Networking Fundamentals and Protocols: Packt
    • Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Analytics
    • Digital Marketing
    • English Speaking
    • Generative AI (GenAI)
    • Generative AI
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • Project Management
    • Python

    Certificates & Programs

    • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
    • Google Data Analytics Certificate
    • Google IT Support Certificate
    • Google Project Management Certificate
    • Google UX Design Certificate
    • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
    • IBM Data Science Certificate
    • Machine Learning Certificate
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
    • UI / UX Design Certificate

    Industries & Careers

    • Business
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Education & Teaching
    • Engineering
    • Finance
    • Healthcare
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Information Technology (IT)
    • Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
    • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Preparing for the PMP Certification
    • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
    • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok