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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Malware Protection, Public Safety and National Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Command-Line Interface, Automation, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Willingness To Learn, Performance Management, Open Mindset, Leadership, Goal Setting, Organizational Structure, Lifelong Learning, Coordination, Diversity and Inclusion
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Social Media Content, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Advertising, Branding, Social Media Marketing, Dashboard, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Advertising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fundraising, Goal Setting, Philanthropy, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Personalized Campaigns
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Transformation, Data Science, Data Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, Token Optimization, Test Script Development, Context Management, Code Reusability, Secure Coding, Authentications, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, API Testing, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Performance Stress Testing, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Application Security, Test Automation, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Docker (Software), User Interface (UI), Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Blogs, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Professional Development, Driving engagement, Social Media, Content Marketing, Web Presence, Business Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Awareness, Content Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Relationship Building, Thought Leadership, Brand Marketing, Recruitment, Sales Prospecting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Application Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Internet Of Things, Application Deployment, Software Development, Computing Platforms, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Real Time Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Strategy, User Research, New Product Development, Scalability, Lean Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management, Product Lining, Product Roadmaps, User Centered Design, Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Flow Diagram, Commercialization, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Organizational Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months