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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Software Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Unit Testing, Enterprise Application Management, Java, Integration Testing, Configuration Management, Software Design Patterns, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Context Management, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Governance, Security Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Data Pipelines, Matplotlib, Kubernetes, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Maintainability, Database Systems, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Middleware
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Creative Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Endpoint Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cyber Attacks, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Secure Coding, Firewall, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Design Documents, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Application Design, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks