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.

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Target Audience, Presentations, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creativity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SAE Institute México
Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Testing, General Networking, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Graphics Software, AI literacy, Image Quality, Design and Product, Marketing Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Computer Networking, System Software, Network Architecture, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Computer Architecture, Computer Science, OS Process Management, General Networking, Computing Platforms, Information Technology, Digital Communications, Network Protocols, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Heat Maps, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Requirements Management, Software Development Methodologies, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Waterfall Methodology, Software Architecture, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Network Protocols, Cloud Platforms, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Desktop Support, Hardware Architecture, TCP/IP, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, USB, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, AWS SageMaker, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Redshift, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Amazon S3, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Management, AWS Kinesis, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Architecture, Kubernetes, Containerization
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Local Area Networks, System Support, Incident Management, Linux Commands, Network Monitoring, Information Technology Operations, User Provisioning, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Data Storage, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, VPN Clients, Remote Access Systems, System Configuration, Linux, Mac OS, Email Security, Android (Operating System)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Cybersecurity, Case Studies, Automation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Transportation Operations, Social Justice, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Culture, Economics, Public Policies, Property and Real Estate, Governance, Public Safety and National Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Data Governance, Advanced Analytics, Data Security, Data Architecture, Data Management, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Application Deployment, SQL, Governance, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks