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: Data Presentation, Executive Presence, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Support Systems, AI literacy, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Data Synthesis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Looker (Software), Load Balancing, Dataflow, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Data Migration, Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, Key Management
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Cryptography, Data Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Vendor Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Vendor Relationship Management, Business Priorities, Cost Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Metrics, Team Leadership, Compliance Auditing, Business Communication, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Performance, Issue Tracking, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Real Time Data, Stakeholder Communications, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Crisis Intervention, Vulnerability Assessments, Triage, Technical Communication, Resilience, Record Keeping, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Scalability, Feature Engineering, Extract, Transform, Load, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Database Design, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Control, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Business Risk Management, Threat Management, Internal Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Reporting, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Application Lifecycle Management, Apache, Endpoint Security, iOS Development, Release Management, Web Servers, Single Sign-On (SSO)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Java Programming, Java, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Persona (User Experience), Document Management, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Software Design Documents, Plan Execution, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Microservices, .NET Framework, Cloud Deployment, Database Management Systems, Redis, Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Database Development, Databases, System Monitoring, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Microsoft Azure, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks