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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Model Evaluation, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, System Monitoring, AI Security, Virtual Machines, Network Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, GitHub, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Development Environment, Version Control, Python Programming, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Autoencoders, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Network Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Test Automation, Regression Testing, Continuous Integration, Performance Testing, CI/CD, Browser Compatibility, Test Execution Engine, GitLab, Debugging, Test Case, User Interface (UI), Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Revenue Recognition, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Accrual Accounting, Infographics, Cash Flows, Accounting, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Business Analysis, Big Data, Analytics, Asset Management, Data Analysis, Intellectual Property, Network Model
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Network Security, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Incident Response, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, API Design, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Scalability, Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Python Programming, Containerization, System Monitoring, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Responsible AI, Network Routing, Infrastructure Security, Application Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Routing Protocols, Database Design, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Database Theory, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Software Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months