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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Analysis Software, Debugging, Software Installation, Data Access, Simulations, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Policy Development, CI/CD, Policy Analysis, Cross Platform Development, Development Testing, Configuration Management, JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), R Programming, Scatter Plots, Data Collection, Graphing, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Development Environment, Software Installation
Intermediate · 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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Serverless Computing, Amazon Web Services, Application Deployment, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Continuous Deployment, Application Performance Management, Cloud Applications, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, IT General Controls (ITGC), Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Security, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Dashboard, Social Media Management, Business Management, Social Media, Account Management, User Accounts, Social Media Marketing, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Data Storage, Systems Administration, File Management, Authorization (Computing), Performance Tuning, Data Storage Technologies, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Hardening, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Integrity, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, System Support, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Support, Data Maintenance, Software Installation, System Configuration, Servers, Virtual Machines, Virtualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Network Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, General Networking, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Economics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, Software Testing, Test Case, .NET Framework, CI/CD, Development Testing, Test Data, Test Automation, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment
★ 3.5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks