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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Linux, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Test Planning, Application Security, Mobile Development, Browser Compatibility, Application Performance Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Ansible, Kubernetes, Authentications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Administration, System Configuration, Remote Access Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Network Security, Security Controls, Firewall, Web Servers, Encryption
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Development, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Design, Design Research, User Research, Wireframing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Agentic systems, LangChain, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Development, Python Programming, Data Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Store, Problem Management, Program Development, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Graphical Tools, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Testability, Creative Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Scenario Testing, Creative Problem-Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, C++ (Programming Language), Network Routing, Data Structures, Network Model, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, Algorithms
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours