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: Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Software Design, Database Management, Software Engineering, System Monitoring, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Web Applications, Application Development, Data Processing, Agile Methodology, Acceptance Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Monitoring
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Persistence, React.js, Version Control, Performance Tuning, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Application Design, Game Design, Webpack, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Penetration Testing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Science, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Responsible AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Science, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Test Script Development, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, Testability, Automation, Scripting, Maintainability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Debugging, Prompt Engineering, Document Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Scripting, Computer Programming
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Security Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Data Security, Business Continuity, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Python Programming
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Hunting, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, digital literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, MongoDB, Application Deployment, OAuth, Web Servers, Application Servers, Web Applications, Authentications, Application Security, Object-Relational Mapping, NoSQL, Data Persistence, Authorization (Computing), Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks