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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Mobile Security, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Cyber Risk
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Workspace, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Security, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Business Strategy, Model Deployment, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Build Tools, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Automation, Java, Product Lifecycle Management, Software Versioning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Content, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, File I/O, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Sprint Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Dashboard, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance, Issue Tracking, Software Testing, Data Visualization, Test Planning, Workflow Management, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Kanban Principles, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Methodology, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Ajax, jQuery, Model View Controller, Object-Relational Mapping, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JSON, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Data Modeling, Database Design, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Database Development, Application Development, Web Development, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Decision Making, Information Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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