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.

Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Delegation Skills, Resilience, Decisiveness, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership and Management, Service Recovery, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Executive Presence, Composure, Empowerment, Internal Communications, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Security Controls, Database Management, Identity and Access Management, Key Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Creative Design, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Creative Thinking, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Design Elements And Principles, Critical Thinking, Personal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Financial Forecasting, Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, A/B Testing, Portfolio Risk, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Governance, Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Governance, NIST 800-53, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Security Management, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Program Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, IT Automation, Data Integration, Data Security, Automation, Data Storage, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Goal Setting, Organizational Skills, Follow Through, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Performance Improvement, Planning, Delegation Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Habit Formation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

INSEAD
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Healthcare 5.0, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Digital Assets, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Security Engineering, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Data Security, Memory Management, Authorization (Computing), Linux
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Terraform, Cloud Engineering, Load Balancing, Cloud Services, Managed Services, Cloud Management, Cloud Development, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, IT Automation, Virtual Networking, Scalability, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Cost Management, Financial Management, Cost Containment, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization, Cost Estimation, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Operating Cost, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Gap Analysis, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Blockchain, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Virtualization, Google Cloud Platform, Key Management, User Accounts, Development Environment, Network Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours