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: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Application Security, Other Programming Languages, Python Programming, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Performance Tuning, Unix, Computer Science, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Governance, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Architecture, Compliance Management, Data Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Data Security, Metadata Management, Information Management, Data Integrity, Data Sharing, Data Quality, Cloud Services, Data Access, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Hardening, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Tuning, Operational Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Security Strategy, Operational Analysis, System Requirements, Site Reliability Engineering, Scalability, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Virtual Machines, Computing Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Installation, Google Cloud Platform, Key Management, User Accounts, Network Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Collaboration, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Setting Appointments, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Consulting, Amazon S3, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Technical Support, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scenario Testing, Amazon CloudWatch, System Support, Customer Support, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Databricks, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Performance Analysis, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Amazon Bedrock, Data Lakes, ChatGPT, Extract, Transform, Load, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Generative Model Architectures
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months