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.

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

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Authentications, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Encryption, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Authentications, Secure Coding, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Data Encryption Standard, Infrastructure Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Wireless Networks, Internet Of Things, Data Integrity
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record, Clinical Informatics, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Decision Support Systems, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Patient Registration, Databases, Change Control, Interoperability, Authentications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Devops Tools, Collaborative Software, Code Review, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Secure Coding, File Management, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Data Storage, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing, Network Protocols, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Software Architecture, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming Tools, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Hugging Face, Embeddings, Application Development, Program Development, AI Workflows, Data Processing, Application Frameworks
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Governance, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Leadership, Cyber Risk, Culture Transformation, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Assessment, Leadership Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks