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: API Testing, Postman API Platform, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Scenario Testing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Simulations, Model Evaluation, Performance Testing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Algorithms, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Istio, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, VMware vSAN, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Network Security, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Microservices, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing Architecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Tool Calling, GitHub, Context Management, Web Development, Real Time Data, Debugging, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Video Game Development, Generative AI, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Public Administration, Accountability, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Governance, Social Justice, Disciplinary Procedures, Legal Proceedings, Compliance Training, Political Sciences, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Technology Solutions, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Zero Trust Network Access, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Network Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months