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: System Monitoring, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Microsoft Azure, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Power BI, Apache Spark, Data Governance, Business Analytics, SQL, Data Management, Workflow Management, Data Science, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Warehouse Management, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, R Programming, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, R (Software), Public Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Embeddings, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, YAML, Application Deployment, Software Installation, General Networking, Servers, Proxy Servers, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Fine-tuning, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI Security, Extract, Transform, Load, Scripting, Technical Communication, SQL, Model Optimization, Data Pipelines, Data Presentation, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Version Control
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Theoretical Computer Science, Functional Specification, Mathematical Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Verification And Validation, Control Systems, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Cloud Standards, Risk Management Framework, IT Management, Information Privacy, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Coordinating, Coordination, Data Ethics, Governance, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Accountability Frameworks, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Strategies, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Data Pipelines, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Storage, Database Development, Real Time Data, Data Storage, Data Management, Cloud Security, Encryption, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, digital literacy, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community and Social Work, Digital Communications, Healthcare Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Application Deployment, Shell Script, IT Automation, Web Applications
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, Token Optimization, Test Script Development, Context Management, Code Reusability, Secure Coding, Authentications, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks