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Network Security Courses

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.

Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    DeepLearning.AI

    Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Fine-tuning, Keras (Neural Network Library), JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Javascript, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Web Applications, Data Capture, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    A Practical Introduction to Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Test Case, Development Testing, Software Testing, Python Programming, Requirements Analysis

    ★ 3.8 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Pearson

    CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), DevSecOps, Malware Protection, Security Management, Cloud Security, Encryption, Authentications

    ★ 4.4 (27) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Managing and Optimizing SD-Branch Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Performance Tuning, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Management, Patch Management, Application Performance Management, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Systems and Solutions Architect Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Enterprise Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Unified Modeling Language, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Data Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Architectural Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Database Management, Data Governance, SQL

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Campus BBVA

    Data & Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Management, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Event Monitoring, AI Security, Data Processing, Security Awareness, Anomaly Detection, Data Science, Authentications, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    ★ 4.7 (349) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Recon Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Hands-on Agentic AI: Building Intelligent Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Responsible AI, LangGraph, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, OpenAI API, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Case Studies, OpenAI, Governance, Compliance Management, Model Deployment, AI Security

    ★ 2.5 (30) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Builder

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Engineering Software, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations

    ★ 4.8 (9.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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    Kennesaw State University

    The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Incident Management, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Information Management, Risk Control, Regulatory Compliance, Business Ethics, Data Ethics

    ★ 4.8 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Scalability, Model Optimization, Risking, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Development Methodologies Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Applications, Scrum (Software Development), Computer Programming, Kubernetes

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js: DeepLearning.AI
  • A Practical Introduction to Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003: Pearson
  • Managing and Optimizing SD-Branch Networks: LearnQuest
  • Systems and Solutions Architect Capstone Project: IBM
  • Data & Cybersecurity: Campus BBVA
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking and Recon Techniques: Packt
  • Hands-on Agentic AI: Building Intelligent Agents: Coursera
  • AI Builder: Vanderbilt University
  • The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone: Kennesaw State University

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