Free Online Networking Courses from Top Universities

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Online networking courses are offered for free from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Open University. Students will have the chance to study these topics from their laptop or home computer.
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Free Networking Courses

Take free networking courses online from MIT or Open University. Areas of study include network flow and transmission control protocol.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

MIT offers a free online course in network optimization. The course addresses problems in network flow, like minimum cost and maximum flow.

Open University

Open University offers students an intro to network security course which is designed for advanced-level students. The course takes 25 hours to complete.

The protocols in multi-service networks course explores communication protocols. Class topics include packet-switched and circuit-switched networks, the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) reference model, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) architecture and protocol software. This networking course takes 30 hours to complete.

Free Online Networking Courses At a Glance

Course & School Program Level Format Assignments Quizzes & Exams Downloadable
Network Optimization course from MIT Graduate Textbook/lecture notes Yes Yes Yes
Network Security course from Open University Advanced Text Yes No Yes
Protocols in Multi-Service Networks course from Open University Advanced Text Yes No Yes

Popular Schools

  • Online Programs Available
    1. National University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • DBA - Information Technology
      • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
      • Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science
      • PhD - General and Technology
      • PhD - Information Technology
      • PhD - Secure Cloud Computing
    Master's
      • MSIT - Cloud and Networking Infrastructure Management
      • MSIT - Network Risk Management and Control
      • MSTM - Information Technology Management
      • Master of Science in Computer Science
      • Master of Science in Data Science
      • Master of Science in Information Technology
  • Online Programs Available
    2. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Bridge to the M.S. in Information Technology Management
      • M.S. in Instructional Technology
      • M.S. in Computer Science
      • M.S. in Information Technology
      • M.S. in Computer Science (Bridge)
      • Master of Science in Cyber Security
    Bachelor's
      • B.S. in Information Technology
      • B.S. in Applied Technology
      • B.S. in Applied Cybersecurity Management
      • B.S. in Cybersecurity Management
  • Online Programs Available
    3. Keiser University

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Associate's
      • Associate of Sciences - Information Technology
  • Campus and Online Programs
    4. Full Sail University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Computer Science Masters - Online
      • Game Design Masters - Online
      • Mobile Gaming Masters - Online
    Bachelor's
      • Information Technology Bachelors - Online
      • Computer Science Bachelors - Online
      • Cybersecurity Bachelors - Online
    Certificate
      • Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online
      • User Experience Bachelors - Online
  • Online Programs Available
    5. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Certificate
      • CERT: Data Networking
      • CERT: Information Assurance
      • CERT: Application Development
      • CERT: Web Development
  • Western Governors University

  • University of Maryland Global Campus

  • Philadelphia, PA

    University of Pennsylvania

  • Boston, MA

    Boston University

  • Chicago, IL

    DePaul University

Featured Schools

The schools and programs listed below are popular educational options, and tuition varies based on program and location

National University

  • DBA - Information Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
  • MSIT - Cloud and Networking Infrastructure Management
  • MSIT - Network Risk Management and Control

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Grand Canyon University

  • Bridge to the M.S. in Information Technology Management
  • M.S. in Instructional Technology
  • B.S. in Information Technology
  • B.S. in Applied Technology

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Keiser University

  • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
  • Associate of Sciences - Information Technology

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Full Sail University

  • Computer Science Masters - Online
  • Information Technology Bachelors - Online
  • Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online

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Liberty University

  • CERT: Data Networking
  • CERT: Information Assurance
  • CERT: Application Development

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University of Maryland Global Campus