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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Test Engineering, Functional Testing, Test Automation, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Java Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Market Opportunities, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Personal Development, Market Research, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Gap Analysis, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Technologies, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Workspace, Email Security, Email Automation, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Writing, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Azure Synapse Analytics, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Business Reporting, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Data Lakes, Data Governance, Solution Architecture, Data Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Automation
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, User Provisioning, OS Process Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Identity and Access Management, File Systems, System Monitoring, System Support, Network Administration, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Social Media Analytics, Active Listening, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Digital Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Value Propositions, Consulting, Business Consulting, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Extract, Transform, Load, Anomaly Detection, Data Pipelines, Data Maintenance, Data Validation, Analysis, Data Integrity, Dependency Analysis, Dataflow, Data Transformation, Dashboard, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Media Relations, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

UiPath
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Web Scraping, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Network Protocols, Data Import/Export, Document Management, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks