Computer network courses can help you learn about network architecture, protocols, security measures, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, managing firewalls, and optimizing network performance. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for packet analysis, Cisco Packet Tracer for simulation, and various network monitoring software, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical scenarios and enhance your technical expertise.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Data Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning, OAuth, User Accounts, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Awareness, Enterprise Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, API Design, User Interface (UI), User Provisioning, Databases, Scalability, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Program Development, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, TCP/IP, File Management, Service Management, General Networking, DevOps, Network Security, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Jupyter, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, OSI Models, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Wide Area Networks, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Configuration Management, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Feature Engineering, Real Time Data, Tensorflow, Data Lakes, Apache Spark, Dashboard, Apache Kafka, Big Data, Serverless Computing, Data Warehousing, Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, PySpark
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Mobile Security, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Deployment, Capacity Management, Software Versioning, API Gateway, Scalability, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months