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: Cryptography, Encryption, Secure Coding, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, File Management, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Debugging, Scripting, Data Structures, Software Testing, User Interface (UI), Statistical Programming, File I/O, UI Components, Application Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Storage vMotion, IT Automation, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Market Research, Copywriting, Storytelling
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon CloudWatch, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Endpoint Security, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Web Applications, UI Components, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Network Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Debugging, Machine Learning, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Banking, Digital Assets, Data Ethics, Payment Systems, Cryptography, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Transaction Processing, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Security Strategy, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Technical Support and Services, User Provisioning, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), VPN Clients, Authentications, Encryption, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months