Wireshark packet analysis is one of the most powerful skills for understanding, diagnosing, and securing modern networks. This professional training course equips learners with the practical ability to capture, inspect, and interpret network traffic so they can identify performance problems, protocol errors, and security issues with confidence. Rather than relying on guesswork or automated tools alone, students learn how to see exactly what is happening on the wire.

The course begins by building a strong foundation in traffic capture, interface selection, and data streams. Learners quickly become comfortable navigating Wireshark’s interface and using capture and display filters to isolate meaningful traffic. As skills develop, the training moves into deep analysis of TCP/IP behaviour, including handshakes, teardowns, retransmissions, and latency patterns. This makes it possible to pinpoint dropped packets, slow connections, and misconfigured services with precision.

A major focus of the programme is protocol-level visibility. Students explore how DNS, DHCP, FTP, HTTP, ARP, ICMP, IPv4, and IPv6 operate in real environments, using live and recorded packet captures to see how devices communicate. This knowledge allows network professionals to troubleshoot complex issues that cannot be solved by logs or dashboards alone.

The course also teaches learners how to use Wireshark’s expert system, follow data streams, and export packet captures for reporting, auditing, or escalation. These skills are valuable for day-to-day network operations as well as cybersecurity, compliance, and forensic analysis. By the end of the programme, learners can confidently analyse network behaviour and explain what is happening in clear technical terms.

Upon completion, learners receive a free course completion certificate. Multiple premium certificate and transcript options are also available for purchase for professional or employer verification. Students also benefit from 5-star rated support available 24/7 through email, ensuring help is always available whenever it is needed.