Firewall courses can help you learn network security principles, configuration techniques, threat detection, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in monitoring traffic patterns, implementing access controls, and analyzing security logs. Many courses introduce tools like Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, and open-source solutions such as pfSense, demonstrating how these tools are used to protect networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Exploitation techniques, Human Factors (Security)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Firewall, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Threat Detection, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Load Balancing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Networking, Firewall, Network Administration, General Networking, Identity and Access Management, Network Routing, Virtual Machines, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Firewall, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Linux Administration, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Network Routing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, File Management, Windows Servers, Data Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Event Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Digital Forensics, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Administration, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Data Migration
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Network Infrastructure, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management System, Accounting and Finance Software, Payment Processing, Invoicing, Payroll Processing, Vendor Management, Accounting, Cloud Security, Data Security, Order Processing, Purchasing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Computer Networking, Identity and Access Management, Network Administration, Network Security, Virtual Machines, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months