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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Development and Management, Video Production, Digital Media Strategy, Style Guides, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Performance Measurement, Brand Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement
★ 4.5 (6.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Risk Mitigation, Team Oriented, Project Estimation, Estimation, Prioritization
★ 4.7 (953) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Fine-tuning, Data Preprocessing
★ 4.8 (31K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Workflows, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Application Development
★ 4.8 (8.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Agile Software Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, File I/O
★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Resource Management, Strategic Thinking, Non-Profit Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Discussion Facilitation, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Networking, Dashboard Creation, Data Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Administration, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Support, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Maintenance, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Network Protocols
★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Risk Management Framework, Initiative and Leadership, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Business, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Audit Planning, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Security Controls, Firewall, Asset Protection, Systems Development, Compliance Auditing, Information Technology, Information Systems, Security Awareness, Auditing, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Encryption, Single Sign-On (SSO), Amazon Web Services, Active Directory, Authentications, Cloud Security, Data Security, User Provisioning, Azure Active Directory, Key Management, User Accounts, AWS CloudFormation, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Security Management, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness
★ 4.7 (208) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Constructive Feedback, Meeting Facilitation, People Development, Strategic Thinking, Employee Coaching, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Time Management, Leadership Development, Prioritization, Team Leadership, Coaching, Change Management, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Professional Development, Team Management, People Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months