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: Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Mobile Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Java, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Ajax, jQuery, JSON, Django (Web Framework), Javascript, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Scalability, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), General Networking, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Scripting, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, JSON, Web Development, Angular, Web Applications, Vue.JS, Data Import/Export, Application Development, Mobile Development, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, Node.JS, Unit Testing, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Program Development, File I/O, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Scripting, Software Development Tools, File Management, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming, Java, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months