Firewall courses can help you learn network security principles, configuration techniques, threat detection, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in monitoring traffic patterns, implementing access controls, and analyzing security logs. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, and open-source solutions such as pfSense, demonstrating how these tools are used to protect networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Routing Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Routing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization
★ 4.7 (761) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Cryptographic Protocols, General Networking, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Encryption, Web Development, Web Servers, Business Technologies, Innovation
★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Networking, Network Architecture, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Routers, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Network Switches, Diagram Design, Firewall, Security Software, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Routing, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, Key Management, Load Balancing, DevOps, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Incident Management, Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Event Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Governance, Compliance Management, Cyber Operations, Risk Management, Risk Control
★ 4.7 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, NIST 800-53, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Data Integrity
★ 4.7 (685) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Security Awareness, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Patch Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Threat Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, ISO/IEC 27001, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Malware Protection, Incident Management, Penetration Testing
★ 4.3 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Technology Roadmaps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Computer Security
★ 4.7 (634) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Network Routers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Network Security, General Networking, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Proxy Servers
★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Security Software, Cloud Storage, Information Privacy, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, General Networking
★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Docker (Software), Containerization
★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months