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: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Threat Modeling, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Desktop Support, Network Security, Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Active Directory, Technical Support, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Generative AI Agents, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Branding, Content Management, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Data Processing, Computer Vision, Data Transformation, Financial Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Customer Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Performance Management, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Network Analysis, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Software Visualization, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Nginx, CI/CD, Software Installation, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Network Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Python Programming, Google Cloud Platform, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Heat Maps, Network Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months