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: Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Data Storage Technologies, User Provisioning, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Information Technology Operations, Security Controls, Software Installation, Desktop Support, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Linux, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, IT Infrastructure, Mac OS, Information Technology, Group Policy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Mobile Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Routing Protocols, Network Engineering, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, Gemini, Google Workspace, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Dashboard, Social Media Management, Business Management, Social Media, Account Management, User Accounts, Social Media Marketing, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Security Architecture Review, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Threat Management, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Security Requirements Analysis, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AI Workflows, Generative AI, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, IT Automation, Cloud Deployment, Jenkins, Amazon Web Services, Terraform, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Integrations, Kubernetes, GitHub Copilot, Docker (Software), Requirements Analysis, Release Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, Timelines, Strategic Prioritization, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Project Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Project Management, Plan Execution, Goal Setting, Kanban Principles, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Team Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Hardening, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Integrity, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Human Centered Design, Land Management, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Management, Investments, Customer Insights, Experimentation, Customer Analysis, Process Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Content Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks