Free Computer Networking Courses & Certifications

The programme on ONAP by edX is formulated to provide every aspiring candidate with a high-level foundation base and a deep understanding of Complete Network Automation and its operation related to the business world. The course in detail will help the candidates to learn the primary techniques of Network Function Virtualization (NFV).

The Certification Programme on Introduction to ONAP: Complete Network Automation helps aspiring students learn how Open Network Automation (ONAP) builds and maintains a virtual and physical network, ensuring better connectivity. The course will allow students to learn about ONAP architecture in detail.

He/she will be taught the basics of understanding customer feedback and work on building a better network connection.  Students during the course will also be guided by professionals and industry leaders. This is a self-paced course and can be pursued by the candidates paid or free. When taking the course in the free mode, the learners will have access only for a limited duration. 

The course also has the provision of providing real-world projects to every candidate ensuring their all-round development. High-level understanding and analysis of business modules is in-corporate to ensure better selling of ONAP-based products.

The course Introduction to Open-Source Networking Technologies by edX provides candidates with knowledge about the technical fundamentals required for adopting orchestration, SDN, network automation, NFV, disaggregation, and modern networking. Candidates will also be able to gain more knowledge about the foundation projects of the Linux Foundation. 

These skills are highly relevant in the industry as they have the potential to shape the future of telecoms and networks. Candidates participating in the programme will gain exposure to various areas in networking hardware disaggregation, virtualisation, and orchestration, and many more. This course is a self-paced course and hence the candidates have the liberty to learn whenever and from wherever they feel the most convenient. The students can pursue this programme in two modes, namely, paid and free. In the paid mode, students will be given unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion whereas in the free version, they will be provided access to the course only for a limited period. 

This course is designed by The Linux Foundation for those who want to gain more information about open-source networking. The course duration is 14 weeks, requiring a study of 4 to 5 hours per week. This is an introductory level course and hence is perfect for candidates who want to start their studies in this field.

The Computer Networking course is an intermediate-level course spread across three months. It comprehensively covers advanced concepts and topics in computer networking, including Data Center Networking, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), and Content Distribution.

To simplify your learning experience, the Computer Networking course syllabus has been divided into three parts. The first part deals with the design principles, implementation, and goals of a computer network. It also briefly touches upon the various routing algorithms used in CN, like distance vector and link-state.

Further, the second part of the Computer Networking programme talks about content distribution and resource control in networking applications. It also covers traffic shaping and congestion control in detail via rich learning content and interactive quizzes.

Finally, the last part of the Computer Networking training course touches upon the management and operations of computer networks traffic engineering, network security, and Software Defined Networks (SDN). This online course is entirely self-paced and free to enroll in.

The Computer Networks online course details the basic concepts of computer networks. It deals with concepts line- the role of seven OSI layer, uses of computer network, advanced networking, protocols, network standards, mobile phone networks, and other topics pertaining to mobile networking.

At the end of the programme on Computer Networks by Swayam the students will thus have their fundamental concepts in computer networks cleared and also enhanced. Since the course type is modeled as elective it will be helping the students learn skills at the undergraduate level. The online certification course will thus be emphasizing more on the subject of computer science and engineering.

The course will be recognised by the government of India and will be conducted under the aegis of the HRD Ministry.  After completing the programme the students will learn about audio input and output. They will also become efficient more in the provision of network hardware systems.

The Internet is the world’s largest network. It connects everybody, from machines to people, in all life areas, be it stock exchange or art. But have you ever wondered how it all really works? Well, with the iLabX – The Internet Masterclass by edX, you will understand all the underlying internet mechanisms, along with creating a network of your own.

Every module in the iLabX – The Internet Masterclass curriculum starts with the historical background of all the Internet’s mechanisms and tools. The modules will be delivered to you through videos, texts, and other diverse interactive learning elements. You will also work on a unique vLab virtual Internet laboratory, to create an internet of your own.

The iLabX – The Internet Masterclass online programme also features many practical exercises to consolidate the concepts learnt. Moreover, you can also opt for a certificate if you wish to gain employment benefits after completing the programme. All you need is enough curiosity to learn about the Internet. There are two options for learners to enrol for the online course programme; verified and audit modes. In the audit-free mode, the candidates can access the programme only for a limited period of time.

The Distributed Systems online course is an 8 weekly program offered by Swayam. A distributed system is a computerized system in which multiple components placed on computer networks communicate and coordinate their operations through the transmission of messages. Multiple components collaborate with each other to attain a common purpose.

Distributed applications or software that operate concurrently on numerous computers in a network and can be saved in the database or in the cloud. This Distributed Systems training gives an in-depth overview of the fundamental ideas and models underpinning distributed computing theory, methods, and systems.

The Distributed Systems syllabus covers some of the emerging topics such as distributed hash tables, peer-to-peer computing, google file system, spark, HDFS, security in distributed systems, and sensor networks. students who complete this course will have a thorough understanding of how things function in a distributed setting.

The Design and Engineering of Computer Systems certification course is an eight weeks online course offered on the platform of Swayam. During this course syllabus, the candidates will learn the ways of designing computer systems operating systems, computer networks, and architecture. This programme is jointly taught by the initiatives of IIT Bombay, and NPTEL. 

The Design and Engineering of Computer Systems training shall be fully accessible to people who have a basic knowledge of the concepts of computer programming. The candidates will have to register for the final exam, and then complete the exam to secure passing marks in the assignments and the final examination to secure 2 credit points on completion.

NFV Acceleration: Introduction to Anuket course by edX is an excellent course for beginners who wish to pursue their careers in this field. This course imparts knowledge to the candidate about the basic concepts of NFV and gives a brief introduction to OPNFV. This course also provides an overview of projects in upstream, testing, and featuring domains. This programme also speaks about the benefits of OPNFV. This course is provided by the LinuxFoundationX institution.

The course covers concepts like working on OPNFV projects and use cases involved in OPNFV that help the candidate gain theoretical as well as practical knowledge. As a result, the candidate would be able to transform open-source projects in the networking field. The students have two modes of enrolment to join the course, namely, paid and free. In the paid mode, the candidates will have unlimited access and be provided with a certificate of completion. In the free audit mode, they will have access only for a limited duration. 

The certification provided on course completion is verified by the institution and signed by the mentor. So, it adds value to the resume of the participant and provides better employment opportunities. The certificate can also be posted on LinkedIn.

Embedded systems are more of a necessity than a choice in our technologically-driven world. This lays the ground for an increasing need for engineers who can understand the domain of embedded systems. Through edX’s Real-Time Bluetooth Networks - Shape the World programme, you will learn to develop an RTOS or real-time operating system.

The Real-Time Bluetooth Networks online course is a project-based programme that will impart hands-on training. It is an offering of The University of Texas at Austin and will help you develop a personal fitness device with BLE or Bluetooth connectivity. Additionally, the course curriculum dives into RTOS’s fundamentals. Although it is a free-to-enrol course, you need to buy a lab kit for the programme.

The lab kit consists of resources that will allow you to comprehend the programme teachings even if you do not possess a prior experience in I/O device driver software and circuits. It comprises a Bluetooth module and a microcontroller board as well. This intermediate-level Real-Time Bluetooth Networks training has a duration of seven weeks. 

The Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security program provided by edX is an innovative course brought to the candidates by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. This institution is an industry leader that makes the candidates technically eligible through Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security online course. Many concepts related to the network and its security are covered in Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security training. The solution to network security problems like denial of service attacks is taught by the instructors which will help the candidates to get a new and clear perspective in approaching the different solutions. 

Assignments and quizzes will help the candidate to think and learn out of the box and sharpen their skills. The candidates who are new to this  Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security certification syllabus can become experts as this program consists of the concepts covered from the very basics and introduction to the expert level. 

Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security online course offers a verified certificate with the institution logo and the instructor’s signature to those who are registered for the verified track. edX also provides financial assistance and scholarships to economically weak candidates. The students can learn at their own pace but with limited access, if they have selected the audit mode, and on the other hand during the selection of the verified track, they will receive unlimited access to the course materials.

This fundamental course focuses on the mathematical approach to networks and optimization issues. This course is presented by edX, a popular online education medium along with the institution of Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), a top European institution for technology and science. This short intermediate course is provided with a flexible learning system and a comprehensive curriculum which will be under the experienced EPFL professor, Michel Bierlaire. The students can either go for a free audit session with limited benefits or a verified track session with complete Optimization: Principles and algorithms- Network and discrete optimization certification benefits.

The course mainly highlights five different sections: Transhipment, Discrete optimization, Shortest path, Exact methods for discrete optimization, and Networks which will be individually assessed and graded as well. Apart from these key concepts, the syllabus focuses on other important aspects such as modelling, the curse of dimensionality, total unimodularity, network representations, and so on. Two different tracks are available on edX which may be opted for by the students to complete the course. Both the tracks are self-paced but during the verified track, the candidates may access the course for a lifetime by paying some fee. To access the audit track, nothing is charged but the materials will only be accessible for a limited period.

Demystifying Networking certification is a 4-week elective course that is an offering of the association between IIT Bombay, and NPTEL. This online course can be found on the provider platform Swayam. The course will actually help the participants with separate technologies of networking. Along with technologies, the candidates become aware of the concepts of networking as well. 

Demystifying Networking training acts as an eye-opener for non-major students which means who have almost nil knowledge of the core concepts of the networking syllabus. As the certificate course gets over the students may wish to pursue other different courses of networking so delve deep into more specific technologies. Candidates who want to enrol may do so for free. However, in the case of the certificates, the registered candidates may take the proctored test by paying a cost of Rs 1000 at any of Swayam’s designated test centres.