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 Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Bioinformatics, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Technical Communication, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Data Management, Data Integrity, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Personally Identifiable Information, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Documentation, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Cloud Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, Package and Software Management, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, Software Installation, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Record Keeping, Document Management, Accounting Records, Records Management, File Management, Compliance Management, Document Control, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Architecture, Auditing, Financial Regulations, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Instagram, Paid media, Customer Relationship Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, TikTok, Driving engagement, Keyword Research, Brand Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Engineering, Data Quality, Docker (Software), Data Pipelines, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Security, Databases, Version Control, Apache Spark, Data Modeling, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Network Security, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), Data Management, AWS CloudFormation, Data Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Amazon Web Services, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Network Security, Event Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, AI Security, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Restful API, Apple iOS, JSON, Swift Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Persistence, Data Modeling, Authentications, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Online Advertising, Performance Measurement, Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Information Assurance, Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks