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: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring, Image Analysis, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology, Malware Protection, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, File Management, Microsoft Windows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Surveys, User Feedback, Security Awareness, Business Software, Data Sharing, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Business Technologies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Follow Through, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Performance Improvement, Planning, Delegation Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Habit Formation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Cloud Computing, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Cloud Solutions
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Software Testing, Test Automation, Continuous Integration, Web Development Tools, Cloud-Based Integration, CI/CD, Regression Testing, Cloud Platforms, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance, User Interface (UI), Automation, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, AI Security, Data Persistence, Technical Communication, Risk Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Instagram, Social Media Analytics, Facebook, Brand Awareness, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Data Validation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Industrial Engineering, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Automation, Vibrations, Electronic Hardware, C (Programming Language), Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Cloud Security, Database Management, Cloud Platforms, Databases, Security Management, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Software Installation, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Query Languages, Consolidation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Apache Spark, Cross Platform Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks