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.

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, User Flows, Design Thinking, Design Research, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Mockups, User Centered Design, UI Components, Software Design Documents, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Installation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, SQL, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Presentations, Context Management, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Application Design, Interactive Design, Debugging, Problem Management, Computer Science, Functional Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Database Application, Application Design, SQL, User Interface (UI), User Requirements Documents
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Software Testing, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Disaster Recovery, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Jenkins, Google App Engine, Business Continuity, Docker (Software), Containerization, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Managed Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Networking, Data Storage, Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure Architecture
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtualization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies, System Design and Implementation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Graphic and Visual Design, Storyboarding, Adobe Photoshop, Video Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, 3D Assets, Layout Design, Timelines, Color Matching
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months