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.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Model View Controller, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, SQL, Databases, Network Protocols, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, CI/CD, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Deployment, DevSecOps, Enterprise Security, DevOps, Docker (Software), Cloud Management, System Monitoring, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Google Workspace, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Customer experience improvement, AI Workflows, Productivity Software, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Tool Calling, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Business Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Software Design, Verification And Validation, Java, Code Review, Programming Principles, Debugging, Cybersecurity
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Natural Language Processing, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Data Pipelines, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture, Digital Communications, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Responsible AI, Communication, System Design and Implementation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Google Workspace, Gemini, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Data Governance, Productivity Software, AI Security, Organizational Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Security Controls, AI Orchestration, Google Cloud Platform, Authorization (Computing), Agentic systems, Enterprise Architecture, Authentications, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Application Deployment, Enterprise Security, Data Integration, Data Access, Cloud Security, Case Studies, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, LLM Application, Vector Databases, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Large Language Modeling, TypeScript, Responsible AI, Software Development, Real Time Data, Web Scraping, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Istio, API Gateway, Restful API, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Application Development, Software Architecture, Scalability, Flask (Web Framework)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months