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: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Deployment, Capacity Management, Software Versioning, API Gateway, Scalability, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Software Development, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Database Systems, Blockchain, Big Data, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), System Monitoring
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Storyboarding, Persona Development, Requirements Analysis, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Web Applications, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, DevOps, Linux Commands, Software Development Tools, Data Storage, Development Environment, General Networking, Computer Networking, Software Versioning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Animations, Application Development, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI) Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Development Environment, Tool Calling, Microsoft Azure, Responsible AI, Microsoft Development Tools, Query Languages, User Interface (UI), Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testability, Software Engineering, System Testing, Android Development, Application Security, Software Architecture, Application Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Architecture, Network Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months