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    Learn computer network programming for developing networked applications. Understand socket programming, network protocols, and data transmission.

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Network Function Virtualization

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Linux, Network Security, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Principles of Secure Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Security

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · 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

      Enterprise Network Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Border Gateway Protocol, Computer Networking, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Switches, Local Area Networks

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Hardware, Networking, and Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, SQL, Database Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Databases, Computer Networking, Relational Databases, Network Protocols, Information Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices

      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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      University of Colorado System

      Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Network Analysis, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      532 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Networking 101

      Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Pseudocode, Simulations, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      811 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Language Foundations - 2

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Computer Engineering, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Structures, System Programming, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Network Function Virtualization: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
    • Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies: Packt
    • Enterprise Network Infrastructure: Packt
    • Hardware, Networking, and Databases: Packt
    • TCP/IP and Advanced Topics: University of Colorado System
    • Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks: University of Colorado System
    • Networking 101: Google Cloud
    • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University

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