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.

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Analysis, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity, Water Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Support, Help Desk Support, Debugging, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Unix, Problem Management, Computer Hardware, Network Monitoring, Generative AI, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Technical Communication, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Project Coordination, Requirements Analysis, Project Management Software, Business Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Program Management, Kanban Principles, Communication, Risk Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Routing Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, Software Installation, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Biomedical Technology, Process Driven Development, Medical Imaging, Big Data, Data Science, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Integration, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning, OAuth, User Accounts, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Awareness, Enterprise Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, System Monitoring, Workflow Management, Application Performance Management, Tool Calling, Continuous Monitoring, Scalability, Prompt Engineering, Business Software, Test Tools, Code Review, Integration Testing, User Feedback, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Business Transformation, Process Improvement, Organizational Change, Workflow Management, Complex Problem Solving, Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Market Opportunities, Customer Success Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Remote Access Systems, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Threat Detection, System Support, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Desktop Support, Information Systems Security, Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Information Assurance, Security Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements, Meeting Facilitation, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months