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.

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Editing, Data Import/Export, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, JSON
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Docker (Software), Containerization, API Gateway, Redis, API Design, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Software Architecture, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Cloud-Native Computing, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Event-Driven Programming, Integration Testing, Scalability, Web Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Cloud Security, AI Security, Blockchain
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Cross Platform Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Issue Tracking, Investigation, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Reconciliation, Change Control, Anomaly Detection, Dependency Analysis, Verification And Validation, Trend Analysis, Analysis, Project Documentation, Auditing, Workflow Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Application Development, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Architecture, Portfolio Management, Usability, Software Design, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Secure Coding, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Financial Trading, Data Visualization Software, Application Lifecycle Management, Data Modeling, UI Components, Maintainability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mathematical Software, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Development, Engineering Analysis, Scripting, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months