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: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, File Management, Windows Servers, Data Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Microservices, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Security, Restful API, Network Architecture, DevOps, Cloud Storage, Service Level Agreement, System Design and Implementation, System Requirements, Service Design, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Management, Database Design, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Integrity, Data Architecture, Data Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Operational Efficiency, Cloud Infrastructure, General Networking, Cloud-Native Computing, Wireless Networks, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Virtualization, Distributed Computing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google App Engine, API Design, Restful API, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, Site Reliability Engineering, Application Deployment, DevOps, Google Cloud Platform, Service Level Agreement, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Scalability, Load Balancing, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Natural Language Processing, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Data Pipelines, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture, Digital Communications, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Responsible AI, Communication, System Design and Implementation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Computer Architecture, Thermal Management, Scalability, Systems Integration, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Standard, Reliability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, System Programming, Secure Coding, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Debugging, Interoperability, File I/O, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google - Spectrum Sharing
Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Infrastructure Security, Interoperability, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, System Configuration, Network Planning And Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Windows PowerShell, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, User Provisioning, Patch Management, Active Directory, Desktop Support, Remote Access Systems, Single Sign-On (SSO), Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Technical Support and Services, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, DevOps, Devops Tools, Code Review, Amazon Web Services, AI Security, Application Performance Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks