Network security courses can help you learn about firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols. You can build skills in risk assessment, incident response, and vulnerability management. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Nessus for vulnerability scanning, and various security information and event management (SIEM) systems, showing how these skills are applied in practical work to protect networks from cyber threats.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Systems Development, Prototyping, Program Development, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Maintenance, Data Storage, Data Processing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Preprocessing, Automation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, CI/CD, Data Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Devops Tools, AWS CloudFormation, Security Controls, Cloud Applications, Amazon CloudWatch, Terraform, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Awareness, Security Management, Malware Protection, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Simulations, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Software-Defined Networking, Verification And Validation, Cloud-Native Computing, Performance Testing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, IT Automation, Wireless Networks, Real Time Data, Systems Integration, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Calendar Management, File Management, Version Control, Document Management, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Document Control, Meeting Facilitation, Setting Appointments, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Email Security, Email Automation, Event Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, International Relations, Social Work, Sociology, Advocacy, Creativity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Storytelling, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Consulting, Amazon S3, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Technical Support, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Scenario Testing, System Support, Virtual Networking, Customer Support, Cloud Storage, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls, Database Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks