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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Computing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Keras (Neural Network Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Visualization, Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis, Cloud Management, Data Access, Query Languages
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Management, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Databases, Data Transformation, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Change, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Advocacy, Social Justice, Organizational Structure
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Multi-Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Terraform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Threat Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Creativity, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Data Visualization, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Test Tools, Leadership and Management, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Scalability, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Linux Administration
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Agentic systems, AI Security, Discussion Facilitation, Business Ethics, Embeddings, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, SAS (Software), AI Workflows, Analytics, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Technical Communication, Data Presentation, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Team Management, Group Policy, Data Loss Prevention, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Compliance Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Windows PowerShell, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Data Governance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months