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: AI Security, Workplace inclusivity, Social Impact, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Test Case, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Application Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Testing, Secure Coding, Test Tools, Regression Testing, Unit Testing, Penetration Testing, Security Controls, Computer Security, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Node.JS, Information Privacy, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Interactive Data Visualization, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Network Protocols, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Migration, Cloud Management, MySQL, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Cloud Security, Database Management, Systems Administration, Network Security, Resource Management, Performance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Mobile Security, Model Deployment, Mobile Development, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Apple iOS, Security Requirements Analysis, System Monitoring, Encryption, Threat Management, Security Management, Information Privacy, Program Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudWatch, Containerization, Amazon S3, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Cloud Computing, Amazon Redshift, Virtual Networking, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Storage, Cloud Management, Analytics, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Hosting, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Private Cloud, Network Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, System Monitoring, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Data Persistence, Scripting, Network Monitoring, Persistence, Python Programming, Data Access, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Adaptability, Plan Execution, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Continuous Improvement Process
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, User Accounts, Microsoft Windows, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, Server Administration, Group Policy, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Network Security, File Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months