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: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Load Balancing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Web Servers, Proxy Servers, Web Applications, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Authentications, Server Administration, Application Servers, Servers, Middleware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Flask (Web Framework), Distributed Computing, Containerization, Software Architecture, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Restful API, JSON, Microservices, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML), API Design, Computer Architecture
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Distributed Computing, Databricks, Dashboard, SQL, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Scalability, Performance Tuning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Blogs, Product Promotion, Social Media, Advertising, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Lead Generation, Web Analytics and SEO, Drive Engagement, Community Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Modeling, Malware Protection, Email Security, AI Security, Exploitation techniques, Network Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Fraud detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Performance Analysis, Data Maintenance, Analytics, Event Monitoring, Service Level Agreement, System Support, Performance Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Video Production, Video Editing, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Animations, Multimedia, TikTok, Natural Language Processing, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months