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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Data Storage, Scalability, Terraform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Linux Administration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Cyber Threat Hunting, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Threat Management, AI Security, Responsible AI, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Facebook, Content Scheduling, Target Market, Social Media Marketing, Customer Insights, Social Media, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Management, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Content Marketing, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Performance Metric
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Microsoft 365, Docker (Software), Cloud Development, Virtual Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software As A Service, Containerization, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Deployment, Serverless Computing, Scalability, Git (Version Control System), Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Deployment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Optimization, Data Processing, Transfer Learning, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Redis, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Google Cloud Platform, Data Architecture, Network Architecture, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Software Installation, File Management, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Lakes, Big Data, Linux Commands, Linux, File Systems, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Software Installation, Distributed Computing, Scalability, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Restful API, Apache Maven, Build Tools, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Gradle, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Programming Interface (API), Java, Java Programming, API Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Persistence, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Visual Storytelling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Facebook, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Animations, Shared Media, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Publishing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Knowledge of Apple Software, User Accounts, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, User Provisioning, AI literacy, Authentications, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months