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Network Security Courses

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.

Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Cryptography, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Network Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Machine Learning in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Training, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Project Reporting and Data Analysis Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Project Performance, Data Storytelling, Performance Reporting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Performance Analysis, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Controls, Analysis, Data Management, Project Management, Planning, Administration, Analytics, Security Controls, Communication, Governance, Decision Making, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    H2O.ai

    The AI Lifecycle with the H2O.ai Platform

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Model Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, CrewAI, OpenAI, Responsible AI, LangGraph, Enterprise Architecture, Agentic Workflows, AI Security, Model Training, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Agentic systems, Containerization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), NIST 800-53, Risk Mitigation, Risk Appetite, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cybersecurity, Technical Standard, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Angular 17 Overview & Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Elastic Google Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Terraform, Cloud Solutions, Load Balancing, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Managed Services, Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Solution Architecture, IT Automation, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    AI Implementation, Safety and the Future of Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Counseling, Health Informatics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Patient-centered Care, Human Centered Design, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Mental Health, Machine Learning, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Security, Psychological Evaluations, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS Core+ Business focus for Team Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Deployment, AI Personalization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Applications, Cloud Storage, AI powered creativity, AI Integrations, AI Security

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Configuration Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Critical Path and Schedule Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Controls, Project Planning, Timelines, Project Performance, Project Management, Project Estimation, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Resource Allocation, Performance Management, Network Model, Dependency Analysis, Estimation, Risk Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Pearson
  • Applied Machine Learning in Python: University of Michigan
  • Project Reporting and Data Analysis Tools: EDUCBA
  • The AI Lifecycle with the H2O.ai Platform: H2O.ai
  • Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks: Kennesaw State University
  • CompTIA Network+ (N10-008): Packt
  • Angular 17 Overview & Basics: LearnQuest
  • Elastic Google Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation: Google Cloud
  • AI Implementation, Safety and the Future of Mental Health: Lund University
  • AWS Core+ Business focus for Team Managers: Whizlabs

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