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: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, Unix Shell, File Systems, Shell Script, TCP/IP, Version Control
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Database Management, Databases, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Enterprise Application Management, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Prompt Engineering Tools, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Serverless Computing, Load Balancing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, AI Security, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Literacy
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Amazon Web Services, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Network Security, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Business Development, Process Improvement, Quality Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Hardware, Mobile Security, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Wireless Networks, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, AI Enablement, AI Security, Computer Vision, OpenAI, Text Mining, Model Deployment, Python Programming, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Account Management, Advertising, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising, User Accounts, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours