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: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cryptography, Data Import/Export, MySQL, Vulnerability Scanning, Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, SQL
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Analysis, Simulations, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Data Security, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Computer Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Network Monitoring, Terraform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Information Assurance, Test Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, User Accounts, Compliance Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Generative AI, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Information Privacy, Social Studies, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Machine Learning Methods, Marketing Automation, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Customer Insights, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Deployment, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Big Data, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Network Analysis, SQL
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Risk Appetite, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Governance, Program Implementation, Automation, Benchmarking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Content Strategy, Customer Insights, Shared Media, Content Performance Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months