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Network Security Courses

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.

Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Relations and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Business Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    225 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SAP

    SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Project Design, Project Scoping, Technical Documentation, System Implementation, Project Management, Technology Solutions, Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Project Closure, Project Coordination, Technical Consulting, Solution Delivery, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Test Planning, Customer Analysis, Business Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Interact with Terraform Modules

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, IT Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Development, Network Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure Your Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Application Development, Security Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Processamento Neural de Linguagem Natural em Português I

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Embeddings, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Model Optimization

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Customer Relationship Building, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    281 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, AI literacy, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Support Systems, Bayesian Network, Complex Problem Solving, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creativity, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Test Tools, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Peer Review

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Journalism, the future, and you!

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Media Relations, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Service Level, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Service Management, User Provisioning, Database Application, Security Controls, Business Process Automation, Enterprise Application Management, Email Automation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Information Management, Data Security, Automation, Content Management, Scripting

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate Software Installation with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Configuration Management, Software Configuration Management, Data Infrastructure, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Investments, Securities (Finance), Equities, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Investment Management, Capital Markets, Finance, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis, Economics, Risk Modeling, Market Data, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Precalculus: Relations and Functions: Johns Hopkins University
  • SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project: SAP
  • Interact with Terraform Modules: Google Cloud
  • Secure Your Applications: Microsoft
  • Processamento Neural de Linguagem Natural em Português I: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger: Coursera
  • Artificial Intelligence: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
  • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University
  • ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero: Packt

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