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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI literacy, Prompt Patterns, Enterprise Security, AI Integrations, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wide Area Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Telecommunications, Application Deployment, Network Routing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Social Media Campaigns, Photography, Advertising
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Content Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Plan Execution, Program Implementation, Target Audience, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Brand Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Disaster Recovery, Data Maintenance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Key Management, Data Integrity, Encryption, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Orchestration, Amazon Web Services, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Model Evaluation, Automation, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Network Administration, Security Controls, Public Cloud
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: GraphQL, API Design, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), ASP.NET, Authentications, Data Validation, .NET Framework, Authorization (Computing), C# (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Software Documentation, Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Software Architecture, Application Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Feasibility Studies, Goal Setting, Business Requirements, Project Scoping, Requirements Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Project Risk Management, Model Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Project Estimation, Needs Assessment, Data Quality, Due Diligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Spring Framework, JUnit, Spring Boot, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Data Pipelines, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Distributed Computing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Model Deployment, CI/CD, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, DevSecOps, Enterprise Security, DevOps, Docker (Software), AI Security, Cloud Management, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Automation, Electric Power Systems, Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences, Transportation Operations, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Human Factors (Security), Economic Development, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months