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: OSI Models, Network Security, Security Controls, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Firewall, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Proxy Servers, Network Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Remote Access Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Malware Protection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things, Exploitation techniques, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, System Programming, Application Performance Management, Data Pipelines, File Systems, Hazard Analysis, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Feature Engineering, Small Data, Cloud API
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Ideation, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Usability Testing, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Supervised Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Administration, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Vulnerability Management, Telecommunications, Network Protocols, Network Switches, Network Routing, Communication Systems, Cryptography, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud API
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours