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.
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Records Management, Data Storage, Security Management, Cloud Security, Group Policy, Technical Support
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Process Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Network Security, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Capacity Management, Application Performance Management, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage, Databases, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Containerization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Jupyter, Advanced Mathematics, Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Derivatives
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Large Language Modeling, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Technical Communication, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Linux Commands, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Transformation, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Security Controls, Data Access, Data Security, Metadata Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Logo Design, Digital Design, Content Marketing, Layout Design, Creative Design, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months