Computer forensics courses can help you learn data recovery techniques, digital evidence analysis, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in identifying cyber threats, conducting forensic investigations, and preserving digital evidence for legal proceedings. Many courses introduce tools like EnCase, FTK, and Autopsy, that support analyzing hard drives, recovering deleted files, and examining network traffic.

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Linux, Debugging, Cyber Risk
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Code Review, GitHub, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Documentation, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Data Ethics, Development Environment, AI Enablement, Test Automation, Project Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Apache Kafka, Amazon Redshift, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Data Management, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Amazon S3, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Query Languages, Serverless Computing, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Security Testing, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, DevSecOps, Application Performance Management, Continuous Monitoring, Code Review, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Prometheus (Software), Software Development Life Cycle, Grafana
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Performance Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Media and Communications, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Collection, Small Data, Big Data, Spatial Analysis, Research, Performance Reporting, Learning Styles, Innovation, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Web Development Tools, User Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Timelines, Email Automation, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Setting Appointments, Generative AI, Calendar Management, Automation, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, Time Management, Productivity, Personal Development, Natural Language Processing, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Data Science
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Programming, Unix, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, End User Training and Support, System Support, Network Support, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Data Storage, Customer Service, Debugging, Information Technology Operations, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Microservices, Service Level, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Big Data, Software Design, Maintainability, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Continuous Integration
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, System Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks