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: Embedded Software, Application Security, Embedded Systems, Software Design, DevSecOps, Internet Of Things, Application Deployment, Systems Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, System Design and Implementation, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Development Environment, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Strategies, Software Architecture, Functional Design, Functional Testing, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Cloud Storage, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Application Development, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Network Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Model Deployment, Electronic Hardware, CI/CD, Security Engineering, Routing Protocols, Electronics Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Verification And Validation, Design Software, Technical Design, Differential Equations, Business Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Natural Language Processing, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Data Pipelines, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture, Digital Communications, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Responsible AI, Communication, System Design and Implementation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Large Language Modeling, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Metasploit, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Authentications, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Computer Security Awareness Training, Risk Management, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Jupyter, Advanced Mathematics, Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Derivatives
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Information Systems Security, Remote Access Systems, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Desktop Support, Application Security, TCP/IP, Security Strategy, Server Administration, Security Awareness, Technical Support, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Governance, NIST 800-53, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Program Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Asset Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months