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.

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Data Security, Security Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Encryption, Firewall, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, Key Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Structures, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Design Thinking, UI Components, Software Design, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Maintainability, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI) Design, Payment Systems, Interactive Design, Application Design, MySQL, Jupyter, Database Application, Python Programming, Transaction Processing, Application Development, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Network Security, Security Management, Network Planning And Design, Authentications, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Systems Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI), Financial Data, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Security Testing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Cloud Development, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI, Cloud Services, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Firewall, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Administration
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months