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: Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Goal Setting, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Risk Analysis, Diagram Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Exploit development, System Configuration, Digital Forensics, Virtualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Data Structures, Database Development, Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, User Interface (UI), Web Development, File Management, Scripting, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Data Processing, Data Manipulation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Web Development, Blockchain, Programming Principles, Web Servers, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Unit Testing, System Programming, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Devops Tools, Collaborative Software, Code Review, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Secure Coding, File Management, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Neurology, R Programming, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Case, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Debugging, Maintainability, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Software Testing, Code Review, Development Testing, Interviewing Skills, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Application Development, Software Documentation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, SonarQube, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitHub, Version Control, Application Deployment, Jenkins, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Matlab, Mathematical Software, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Plot (Graphics), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Document Management, Cybersecurity, Technical Documentation, NIST 800-53
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Authentications, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months