Computer network programming courses can help you learn socket programming, protocol design, network security, and client-server architecture. You can build skills in debugging network applications, optimizing data transmission, and implementing secure communication protocols. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Git for version control, and various programming languages such as Python and Java, that support developing robust network applications.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Firewall, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Network Monitoring
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, Image Quality, Game Design, Video Game Development, Data Import/Export, Fine-tuning, Performance Tuning, Graphic and Visual Design, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, R (Software), Simulations, Statistical Visualization
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Debugging, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Node.JS, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Program Development, Functional Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, API Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Systems, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Management, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI literacy, Media and Communications, Report Writing, Electronic Media, Storytelling, Responsible AI, International Relations, digital literacy, Writing, Natural Language Processing, Digital Communications, Telecommunications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Terraform, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Development, Amazon S3, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Database Management, Data Storage, Scalability, Cloud Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, System Support, End User Training and Support, Knowledge of Apple Software, System Configuration, Computer Displays, Software Installation, Enterprise Application Management, Operating Systems, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Mobile Security, Patch Management, Package and Software Management, iOS Development, System Monitoring, OS Process Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Agentic systems, Google Cloud Platform, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Business Transformation, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Software, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Matlab, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Other Programming Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools, Web Applications, Proxy Servers, SQL, MySQL, Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months