Network Function Virtualization Courses and Certifications

Open Compute Project

P4OVN - Offloading OVN Pipeline to Intel IPU

Explore advanced network virtualization techniques and pipeline offloading strategies using Intel IPU technology for optimized OVN performance and efficiency.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things

When Communications Meet Computing - From Network Virtualization to Edge Computing

Explore how computing revolutionizes network communications, from virtualization to edge cloud systems, with insights on zero-touch networking, failure detection, and telemedicine applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

LF Networking

Real-World Network Function Chaining - Lessons Learned

Discover practical strategies for scaling network processing using standard compute, with real-world examples from tier 1 service providers implementing Q-in-Q, VLAN translation, and SR-IOV technologies.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Credential

System Issues in Cloud Computing

407 ratings at Coursera

Hands-on project-intensive specialization covering cloud infrastructure layers: software-defined networks, distributed systems, application development, and network function virtualization. Includes coding assignments and experimentation.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Intel

Intel® Network Academy - Network Transformation 101

497 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive training on network transformation, covering SDI, NFV, and SDN. Improve knowledge of Intel® technologies, industry trends, and technical aspects of NFV deployments.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to SDN and OpenFlow

5997 ratings at Udemy

What is SDN, OpenFlow and NFV? Is this actually real? Do you want to see real world, practical examples of SDN?

• Udemy
• 3 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

OpenStack and NFV (TelcoCloud)

2125 ratings at Udemy

Learn OpenStack and network function virtualization NFV together.

• Udemy
• 10 hours 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Upskill in advanced networking technologies like SDN, NFV, and Intent Based Networking. Apply practical skills for network automation using industry-aligned tools and methodologies.

• edX
• 17 weeks, 4-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $597.00
• 3 courses

Introduction to ONAP: Complete Network Automation

Learn how the ONAP platform uses SDN and NFV to orchestrate and automate physical and virtual network services to help network operators accelerate time to market while reducing OpEx. Start your own ONAP journey here!

• edX
• 14 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

NFV Acceleration: Introduction to Anuket

Learn how Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is moving the industry from fixed-function, proprietary devices to flexible, software-driven environments, and how Anuket can help make the transition easier.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Intel

Intel Telco Cloud Technologies

Explore key technologies for Telco Cloud Infrastructure, including NFV, SDN, and Cloud Native approaches. Learn about scalable applications, containerized microservices, and Intel's enabling technologies for efficient network transformation.

• Coursera
• 1 day 10 hours 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

Edge Computing Patterns for Solution Architects

Master architectural patterns for designing resilient, scalable edge computing solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with hands-on strategies and real-world examples.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Kubernetes in NFV (TelcoCloud)

965 ratings at Udemy

Learn Kubernetes along with the contexts of NFV & TelcoCloud

• Udemy
• 13 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

NPTEL;  IIT Indore;  IIT Gandhinagar

Advanced Computer Networks

Explore advanced networking topics including high-performance design, data centers, information-centric networking, and network softwarization. Gain practical skills through hands-on programming assignments.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Red Hat

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor - KVM Now and in the Future

Explore KVM features in RHEL 6 and 7, upcoming developments for NFV and Power8, and future plans for Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor. Gain insights from engineering experts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk