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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Federated Learning, Emerging Technologies, Generative AI, Internet Of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Digital Communications, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Distributed Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Health Technology, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Verification And Validation, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, SQL, Database Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Databases, Computer Networking, Relational Databases, Network Protocols, Information Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Budget Management, Scalability, Cost Management, Operational Efficiency, Corporate Sustainability, Customer Support, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, System Monitoring, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Network Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Engineering, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Hardening, Complex Problem Solving, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Database Management, Cloud Platforms, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Metadata Management, R Programming, Scientific Methods, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months