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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Event Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Key Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Network Administration, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Azure, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Cloud Deployment, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Forecasting, Prototyping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Event Monitoring, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Data Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Apple software proficiency, Mac OS, User Accounts, System Support, Software Installation, Apple Hardware proficiency, File Management, System Configuration, Technical Support, General Networking, Data Storage, Data Management, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Continuous Delivery, Scalability, Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, SQL, Database Application, Data Access, Go (Programming Language), Database Management, Relational Databases, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Application Security
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Responsible AI, Risk Control, Risk Management, AI Security, Business Risk Management, Model Evaluation, Risk Mitigation, Governance, Compliance Auditing, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Process Validation, Gap Analysis, Verification And Validation, Auditing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, Data Store, Operational Databases, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Computing, Operational Excellence, Cloud Services, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Scalability, Corporate Sustainability, Budgeting, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Data Pipelines, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Devops Tools, DevOps, Configuration Management, Python Programming, Scalability, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months