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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, JSON, Data Access, Data Security, Cloud Security, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, User Provisioning, Internal Communications, Cloud-Based Integration, Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, Network Troubleshooting, Media and Communications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, Systems Integration, Scalability, Development Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Management, Data Strategy, Software Architecture, Semantic Web, Continuous Deployment, Information Architecture, CI/CD, Maintainability, AI Enablement, Organizational Structure, AI Integrations, Product Automation, Interoperability, Data Analysis, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), TCP/IP, Network Engineering, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Security, Business Planning, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Content Creation, Customer Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Security, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Accounts
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Ajax, Web Development, General Networking, Web Applications, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Visual Storytelling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Facebook, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Animations, Shared Media, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Publishing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Cost Estimation, Project Controls, Project Estimation, Quality Management, Project Planning, Budget Management, Scheduling, Estimation, Project Management, Timelines, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Delegation Skills, Dependency Analysis, Network Model
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, MySQL, Control Panels, Database Management, Web Servers, Email Automation, Systems Administration, Database Software, Server Administration, System Configuration, Web Analytics and SEO, Network Routing, Network Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Docker (Software), Information Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Database Management Systems, Application Deployment, Database Management, Databases
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months