Lab courses can help you learn experimental design, data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and safety protocols. You can build skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and precise documentation practices. Many courses introduce tools like laboratory software, data analysis programs, and equipment for conducting experiments, that support analyzing results and drawing conclusions.

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Pivot Tables And Charts, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Integrity, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, General Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Firewall, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Software
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, DevOps, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Infrastructure Architecture
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Ansible, Malware Protection, Incident Response, Infrastructure Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Amazon Web Services, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon CloudWatch, Serverless Computing, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Application Performance Management, Capacity Management, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Data Visualization Software, Image Quality, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon CloudWatch, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks