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.

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Random Forest Algorithm, Software Development, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Context Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Database Development, Node.JS, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Architecture, Scalability, Data Modeling, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, File I/O, Data Store, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Javascript, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Java, Program Development, Software Design, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Vision Transformer (ViT), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Embeddings, Digital Signal Processing, Transfer Learning
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Cinematography, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Video Production, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Color Theory, Simulations, Performance Tuning, Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Web Scraping, Regression Analysis, Knitr, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Ggplot2, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Plotly, Microsoft Azure, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Software Documentation, R Programming, Data Quality, Microsoft Copilot
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Communication Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months