Configuration management courses can help you learn version control, automation techniques, and infrastructure as code. You can build skills in managing system configurations, ensuring consistency across environments, and implementing deployment strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Chef, that support automating processes and maintaining system integrity.

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts
★ 4.8 (6.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Decision Making, Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Communication
★ 4.8 (5.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Software Design, Program Development, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Memory Management, File I/O, Simulations
★ 4.5 (9.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, IT Automation, DevOps, Scripting, Python Programming, Debugging, Context Management, Configuration Management, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Collaboration
★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Communication, Team Collaboration, Persuasive Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Virtual Teams, Social Skills, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Operational Efficiency
★ 4.7 (5.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Security, AWS CloudFormation, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Detection, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Network Routers, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, Computer Networking, System Configuration, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Windows, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Enterprise Application Management, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Mobile Security, Package and Software Management, Remote Access Systems, Administration, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)
★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Data Import/Export, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Peer Review
★ 4.7 (6.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Networking, Dashboard Creation, Data Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Administration, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Support, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Maintenance, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Network Protocols
★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months