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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Java Programming, Java, Middleware, Data Structures, System Programming, Scalability, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols, Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Supervised Learning, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, System Configuration, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, Research Design, Research and Design, Curiosity, Science and Research, Problem Solving, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Time Management, Student Engagement, Goal Setting, Journals, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Safety and Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Management, Real Time Data, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Informed Consent, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis, Social Studies, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Installation, Training Programs, Real Time Data, Case Studies, Data Processing, Event Monitoring, Transaction Processing, System Configuration, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Creative Design, Data Security, Real Time Data, Geospatial Mapping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks