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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Business Writing, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Image Analysis, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Photo Editing, Business Research, Business Communication, Writing, Context Engineering, AI powered creativity, Research Reports, Context Management, Customer experience improvement, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Generative AI, DevSecOps, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Application Security, Large Language Modeling, Threat Modeling, Model Optimization, Information Systems Security, Security Engineering, Cyber Governance, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Vulnerability Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Software Testing, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, IT Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Salesforce Development, Force.com, Salesforce, Web Services, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Test Script Development, Data Store, Object Oriented Design, Business Logic, Data Access, Restful API, Development Testing, Test Automation, Code Coverage, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Unit Testing, Computational Logic
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Program Development, Matlab, Application Development, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Scripting, Performance Tuning, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Model Optimization, Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Data Governance, Prompt Patterns, Machine Learning Methods, Generative Model Architectures, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Data Security, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, DevOps, Ansible, Responsible AI, Amazon Web Services, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Unit Testing, Software Development Tools, Cloud Deployment, Development Testing, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, AI literacy, Command-Line Interface, Technical Documentation, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Visualforce, Force.com, Salesforce, Application Development, Payment Processing, Payment Systems, Software As A Service, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Applications, Payment Processing and Collection, Merchant Services, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Development Testing, Verification And Validation, Transaction Processing, Business Logic, Authentications, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Authentications, C# (Programming Language), Web Development, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Web Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Secure Coding, Content Management Systems, Scalability, API Testing, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months