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.

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Linux Commands, Database Management, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, User Requirements Documents, Android Development, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Interoperability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Prototyping, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Virtual Environment, Aesthetics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, System Design and Implementation, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Content Creation, User Experience Design, Storytelling, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Exploitation techniques, Culture, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Information Assurance, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Node.JS, Web Development Tools, React.js, Server Side, Javascript, Data Structures, Web Development, Data Validation, Web Design, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Requirements Elicitation, Test Automation, Agile Product Development, Big Data, Data Analysis
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks