Network engineering courses can help you learn network design, troubleshooting, security protocols, and performance optimization. You can build skills in configuring routers and switches, implementing firewalls, and managing network traffic. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, and various network monitoring software, that support applying your skills in real-world networking environments.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Fine-tuning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Model Training, Vision Transformer (ViT), Model Optimization, Transfer Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Natural Language Processing, Debugging, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Pipelines
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Networking Hardware, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Network Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Engineering, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Switches, Terraform
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Network Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Cloud Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Engineering, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Engineering, Cloud Development, Distributed Computing, Cloud Storage, Engineering Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Software Engineering Tools, Big Data, Software Development, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Data Pipelines, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Exploit development, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Policies
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LangGraph, Model Context Protocol, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Context Engineering, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Educational Materials, Classroom Management, Course Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interactive Learning, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Innovation, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Resource Utilization, Network Planning And Design, Infographics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Context Engineering, Fine-tuning, LLM Application, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Embeddings, Data Lakes, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Application Deployment, Acceptance Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Unsupervised Learning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Markov Model
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Network Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Social Network Analysis, Infographics, Network Model, Database Theory, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Social Impact, Human Factors, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months