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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Asset Management, Business Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Business Modeling, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Network Model, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sprint Retrospectives, Jira (Software), Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), Prompt Patterns, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, People Development, Scalability, User Story, Team Building, Goal Setting, AI Enablement, Software Development Methodologies, AI Workflows
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Content, Digital Publishing, General Networking, Technology Strategies, Network Infrastructure, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Telecommunications, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Case Law, Lawsuits
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Crisis Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

British Standards Institution
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Trustworthiness, AI literacy, Model Evaluation, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, A/B Testing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Analytics, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Decision Making, Decision Tree Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Social Media Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Derivatives, Risk Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Portfolio Risk, Futures Exchange, Financial Market, Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Financial Services, Financial Trading, Operational Risk, Statistical Modeling, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Financial Analysis, Securities (Finance), Risk Mitigation, Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, AI Integrations, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Business Risk Management, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Finance, Balance Sheet, Financial Systems, Investments, Banking, Financial Planning, Market Liquidity, Quality Assessment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Python Programming, Algorithms, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Wealth Management, Real Estate, Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, General Finance, Insurance, Commercial Real Estate, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statements, Economics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months