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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Collaborative Software, Prototyping, User Flows, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Information Architecture
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, AI Security, Gemini, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud API, Jupyter, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Amazon S3, General Networking, Network Security, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Data Centers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Hardware, Javascript, Data Analysis, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scenario Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, File Management, Microsoft Windows, Scripting, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Artifactory, Apache Maven, CI/CD, DevOps, Build Tools, Software Configuration Management, Java, GitHub, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, 3D Assets, Design Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Development, Database Systems, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Dictionary, Diagram Design, Functional Requirement, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, Requirements Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Vector Databases, LLM Application, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Hugging Face, Transfer Learning, Data Pipelines, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Protocols
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Technical Design, Design Software, Prototyping, Functional Design, Usability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Embeddings, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Test Tools, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Document Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours