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: Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Microsoft Servers, Email Security, Technology Roadmaps, Multi-Cloud
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Operational Risk, Case Studies, Security Management, Supplier Risk Management, Risk Management, Intellectual Property, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Asset Protection, Compliance Reporting, Governance, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Deep Learning, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Feature Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), R Programming, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Probability, Simulations, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Ethics, Data Transformation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, R (Software), R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Risk, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Crisis Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Systems Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Software Engineering, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Usability, Human Centered Design, User Research, Systems Development, User Experience Design, AI literacy, Software Development Tools, User Centered Design, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Prometheus (Software), Grafana, Program Development, Software Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Workforce Development, Professional Networking, Computer Science, Professional Development, Academic Advising, Technology Strategies, Recruitment, Adaptability, Information Technology, Branding
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Data Store, Operational Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Managed Services
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Network Engineering, Interoperability, Network Model, Telecommunications, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months