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: Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Return On Investment, Pay Per Click Advertising, Cost Containment, Marketing Budgets, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Paid media, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Benchmarking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Embeddings, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Fraud detection, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Training, Network Architecture, NumPy, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Context Engineering, AI literacy, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Responsible AI, Experience Design, User Flows, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Services, Business Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Software As A Service, Capital Expenditure, Technology Strategies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Operating Expense, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Grant Applications, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Web Presence, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Prospecting and Qualification
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Token Optimization, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Context Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, AI Enablement, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Operational Databases, Event-Driven Programming, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, Performance Testing, Google Cloud Platform, Test Tools, Network Analysis, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Digital Analysis, Technical Communication, Campaign Management, Analysis, Performance Metric, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Stakeholder Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks