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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Systems Architecture, Network Protocols, Software Architecture, Wireless Networks, Data Science, Embedded Systems, Cloud Platforms, Computer Networking, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Emerging Technologies, Computer Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, OpenAI, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Context Management, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Servers, Web Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google App Engine, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Big Data, Containerization, Cloud Services, OAuth, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Cloud Storage, Network Infrastructure, Application Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Data Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, User Provisioning, Google Workspace, Gmail, User Accounts, Data Governance, Email Automation, Google Gemini, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Data Loss Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Application Security, Group Policy, Document Management, Security Management, Technical Support
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Software Testing, Databases, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), MongoDB, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, NoSQL, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Data Validation, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Data Access, Generative AI Agents, Application Deployment, Cloud Security, Data Management, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Java Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Scala Programming, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Issue Tracking, Investigation, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Reconciliation, Change Control, Anomaly Detection, Dependency Analysis, Verification And Validation, Trend Analysis, Analysis, Project Documentation, Auditing, Workflow Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, API Design, Unit Testing, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks