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 Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Product Requirements, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Scope Management, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Client Services, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Prioritization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Search Engine Optimization, PHP (Scripting Language), jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, WordPress, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Content Management Systems, Restful API, Javascript, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Servers, Development Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Canva (Software), AI Workflows, Content Creation, Generative AI, Quality Control, Creative Design, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, NoSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Relational Databases, Cloud Applications, PostgreSQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Data Store, Data Modeling, Databases, JSON, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Unix Commands, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Shell Script, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, LLM Application, Vector Databases, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Large Language Modeling, TypeScript, Responsible AI, Software Development, Real Time Data, Web Scraping, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Performance Metric, Team Oriented, Backlogs, Performance Measurement, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Azure Active Directory, Network Security, Computer Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Encryption, Cybersecurity, System Testing, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Active Directory, Operating Systems, Data Management, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Management Systems, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Retail Management, Order Management, E-Commerce, Marketing Strategies, Blogs, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Content Creation, Dashboard, Email Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months