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.
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Networking, Leadership Studies, Business, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Learning Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Application Management, Security Management, IT Management, System Monitoring, System Implementation, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Strategy, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Governance, Security Controls, Organizational Strategy, Patch Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, System Design and Implementation, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Data Storage, Microservices, DevOps, Data Storage Technologies, Security Controls, CI/CD, Authentications, Network Model, YAML, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Scalability, File Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Derivatives
Beginner · Course · 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, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Rapport Building, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Machine Learning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Machines, Debugging, System Programming, Scripting, Windows PowerShell, Computer Architecture, Excel Macros, Linux, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Solution Architecture, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Cloud Solutions, Amazon CloudWatch, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Network Architecture, Scalability, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months