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.

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Probability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, System Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Authorization (Computing), Gemini, Authentications, Generative AI Agents, Data Security, Application Deployment, Enterprise Architecture, AI Workflows, Data Access, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, Case Studies, Cloud Security, Enterprise Security, Solution Architecture, Business Logic, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Science, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Test Case
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Grafana, Web Services, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, CI/CD, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Network Security, Other Programming Languages, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Applied Machine Learning, Azure DevOps, Reinforcement Learning, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Network Security, System Implementation, Authentications, Scripting, Enterprise Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, System Implementation, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Calendar Management, Machine Learning Methods, Scheduling, AI Security, Text Mining, Classification Algorithms, JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months