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 at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cryptography, Development Testing, Application Development, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Network Protocols, Encryption, Web Applications, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Development Environment, Web Language, Web Development Tools
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Usability, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Flows, Competitive Analysis, Mockups, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, Usability, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), CI/CD, Restful API, Large Language Modeling, Java Programming, Model Deployment, Engineering Software, Version Control, Database Management, Software Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Cloud-Native Computing, User Story, Cloud Storage, Sprint Retrospectives, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Kotlin, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Javascript
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Tableau Software, Sampling (Statistics), Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, LinkedIn, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, Mobile Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Data Integrity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Malware Protection, Cyber Engineering, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Hardening, Threat Management, Patch Management, Cyber Risk, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Network Engineering, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks