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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Driving engagement, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Marketing, MarTech, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Loyalty Programs, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Analytics, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Collection
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Generative AI, Security Testing, Responsible AI, AI Integrations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Model Evaluation, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Event Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Model Training, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, System Monitoring, Network Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Responsible AI, LangGraph, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, OpenAI API, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Case Studies, OpenAI, Governance, Compliance Management, Model Deployment, AI Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Malware Protection, Computer Security Incident Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Event Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Cash Flows, Cash Management, Accounting Software, Payment Processing, Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Record Keeping, General Ledger
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Context Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Model Context Protocol, Context Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, Token Optimization, OpenAI, Agentic systems, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Hardening, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Peer Review, Policy Development, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Economics, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Database Design, LLM Application, Database Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Vibe coding, Databases, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, OpenAI API, Application Design, Technical Documentation, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Software Engineering, Software Development, Machine Learning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Meeting Facilitation, Continuous Improvement Process, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks