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: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Backlogs, Milestones (Project Management), Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Exploit development, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Linux, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, OSI Models, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Wide Area Networks, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Virtual Environment, Linux, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Account Management, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Risk Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Advocacy, Sales, Digital Transformation, Business Risk Management, Business Metrics, Business Transformation, Innovation, Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Customer Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, System Configuration, Artificial Intelligence, OSI Models, General Networking, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, Encryption, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Security Controls, Cloud Solutions, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Key Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, PySpark, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Regression Analysis, LLM Application, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Network Security, Security Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Account Strategy, Cross Selling, Upselling, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Virtual Teams, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Business Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, Consultative Selling, Market Intelligence, Relationship Building, Client Services, Solution Selling, Customer Analysis, Business Solutions, Customer Engagement, AI Personalization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, System Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks