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: Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Goal Setting, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Risk Analysis, Diagram Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Blockchain, Development Environment, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Servers, Restful API, System Programming, Maintainability, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Linux, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, MongoDB
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Software Design, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Data Access, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Data Processing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Scripting, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Spring Boot, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Microservices, Application Development, Spring Framework, Redis, Restful API, YAML, Java, Java Programming, MongoDB, Application Deployment, NoSQL, Ajax, Hibernate (Java), Data Persistence, Software Testing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photo Editing, Generative AI, Image Quality, Generative AI Agents, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, File Management, Design, Creative Thinking, Color Theory, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Flows, Persona (User Experience), Qualitative Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, User Interface (UI), Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Research Methodologies, Focus Group
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing, Network Protocols, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks