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: Routing Protocols, System Configuration, Software Architecture, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, System Configuration, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Development, Cloud API, Data Cleansing, Node.JS
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, DevOps, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Scalability, YAML
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Test Case, YAML, Scenario Testing, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Solution Design, Scalability, Network Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Scheduling, Facebook, Content Management, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Threat Modeling, Malware Protection, Security Awareness, SQL, Databases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, AI Workflows, Scalability, DevOps, Model Evaluation, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Instagram, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Design, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Campaign Management, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours