Online Courses with 1-4 Hours/Week of Study

Coursera

INSEAD

Web3 and Blockchain Fundamentals (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Dive into the world of Web3 and blockchain with our foundational course designed to demystify these revolutionary technologies. Explore how blockchain is reshaping digital value exchange and understand the principles behind the next generation of the Internet, known as Web3. Whether you're new to the topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this course provides a clear path to grasping the core concepts and potential applications of blockchain and Web3.

Oct 12th 2026

1 Week

Digital Transformation Blockchain Smart Contract

Coursera

Whizlabs

Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Unlock the potential to manage and optimize SQL databases on Microsoft Azure with our Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate course. Designed for database professionals looking to validate their skills, this course prepares you for the certification exam while equipping you with practical knowledge to excel in real-world scenarios.

Oct 12th 2026

5-12 Weeks

SQL Cloud Computing Azure SQL Database

Coursera

University of Maryland, College Park

A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Discover how to safeguard your organization's digital assets with our 'A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity' course. Designed for both technical and non-technical individuals, this course provides a thorough understanding of cybersecurity principles and strategies to effectively combat cyber threats. Whether you're new to the field or looking to enhance your expertise, join us in mastering the art of protecting information systems.

Oct 12th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Security Cybersecurity Coursera Plus

Coursera

Whizlabs

Getting Started with Apache Cassandra (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering

Dive into 'Getting Started with Apache Cassandra' to learn how to manage structured data at scale using this distributed, open-source database system. Gain insights into architecture, design principles, and practical applications of Cassandra for high availability services.

Oct 12th 2026

3 Weeks

Databases DBMS Apache Cassandra

Coursera

Whizlabs

Selenium WebDriver with Python (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering

Dive into the world of automated web testing with 'Selenium WebDriver with Python'. This course is designed for beginners and professionals who want to enhance their skills in web application testing. You'll learn how to set up Selenium WebDriver with Python, locate elements on a webpage, perform various interactions, and handle complex scenarios such as pop-ups and alerts. By the end of this course, you will have gained a strong foundation in Selenium WebDriver and be able to apply these skills to automate browser-based user actions effectively.

Oct 12th 2026

3 Weeks

Python Python Programming Selenium

Coursera

Whizlabs

Automation With Salt (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering

Dive into the world of server automation with our 'Automation With Salt' course. Whether you're a sysadmin or a developer looking to streamline your infrastructure management, this course will guide you through setting up Salt, understanding its features, and applying it effectively for automating server configurations. Learn from expert-led modules that cover installation, command-line tools, Jinja2 templates, Pillars, and more.

Oct 12th 2026

2 Weeks

Automation Coursera Plus Salt

Coursera

Google Cloud

Encoder-Decoder Architecture (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Dive into the fundamentals of the Encoder-Decoder Architecture, a key concept in advanced machine learning. This course, available on Coursera, will guide you through understanding and implementing this architecture for various applications such as poetry generation, translation, and more. Get hands-on experience with TensorFlow to build your own models.

Oct 12th 2026

1 Week

Machine Learning TensorFlow Coursera Plus

Coursera

Whizlabs

Getting Started with Chef Cookbooks (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Dive into the world of Chef automation with our beginner-friendly course, 'Getting Started with Chef Cookbooks.' This course will equip you with the essential skills needed to transform your IT infrastructure into code, making it easier to manage and scale. Learn how to create, customize, and deploy cookbooks that automate configuration tasks.

Oct 12th 2026

3 Weeks

Cloud Automation Chef Automation

Coursera

Google Cloud

Developing Applications with Cloud Run on Google Cloud: Fundamentals (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Discover the power of Cloud Run with this comprehensive course that covers everything from basics to advanced concepts. Learn how to develop, deploy, and manage serverless applications on Google Cloud's robust platform. Perfect for developers looking to leverage the benefits of serverless architecture.

Oct 12th 2026

2 Weeks

Applications Development Google Cloud Coursera Plus