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: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Information Assurance, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, AI Security, Anthropic Claude, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Apple iOS, Test Automation, AI Product Strategy, Software Development, DevSecOps, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Security Awareness, Debugging
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Systems Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Software Development Methodologies, Java, Data Management, Software Architecture, Application Development, Systems Design, C++ (Programming Language), Human Computer Interaction
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Security Engineering, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Geographic Information Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic and Visual Design Software, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, Document Management, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Web Content, Productivity Software, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Logic, File I/O, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Browser Compatibility, User Centered Design, React Redux, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Responsive Web Design, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Webpack, Application Development, MongoDB, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Engineering Software
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Atlassian
Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Product Requirements, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Processing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months