Infrastructure courses can help you learn network design, cloud computing, cybersecurity principles, and data center management. You can build skills in system administration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Many courses introduce tools like AWS, Cisco networking equipment, and virtualization software, connecting these tools to practical applications in managing and scaling infrastructure effectively.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Linux, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Firewall, Windows PowerShell, Hardening, Threat Detection, Linux, Penetration Testing, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, System Configuration, IT Automation, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Application Security, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Bash (Scripting Language), Regulatory Compliance, Unix, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Virtualization
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Digital Transformation, Cloud Management, Cloud Solutions, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Public Cloud, Cost Management, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Data Warehousing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Cloud Storage, Firewall, Virtual Machines, Generative AI, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Management, Service Design, Organizational Structure, Strategic Partnership, Information Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Process Management, People Development, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Desktop Support, Hardware Architecture, TCP/IP, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, USB, Networking Hardware
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Mobile Development Tools, Android (Operating System), Wireless Networks, Apple iOS
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), General Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Administration, Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Hardening, Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Network Security, System Implementation, Authentications, Scripting, Enterprise Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months