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 System
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Program Development, Software Architecture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, System Configuration, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Proxy Servers, Scripting, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon S3, Version Control, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Unix Commands, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Game Theory, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Social Justice, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Technical Support, Email Security, Technical Communication, Debugging, Data Access, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Research, Design Thinking, User Research, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Animations, Image Analysis, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Application Programming Interface (API), Pandas (Python Package), Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Network Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months