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.

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Probability & Statistics, X-Ray Computed Tomography
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Algorithms, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Security, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Protocols, Intranet
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, General Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Cloud-Based Integration, Systems Integration, System Implementation, Computer Vision, Innovation, Encryption, Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Containerization, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Unstructured Data
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours