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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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    Infosec

    NIST 800-171

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security Awareness Training, Document Management, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer Nurse Practitioner (NP)

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Goal Setting, Care Coordination, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Leadership, Direct Patient Care, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Health Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Threat Detection, Logging and Monitoring

    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, Incident Management, Event Monitoring

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a social media presence for your business using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Web Presence, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Branding

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    AI for Knowledge Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, OpenAI, LLM Application, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Align AI: Ethics, Strategy & Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Organizational Strategy, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Strategic Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, AI literacy, Business Ethics, Technology Roadmaps, Data Governance, Organizational Structure, Scalability, Risk Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Introduction to AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Storage, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Resource Management, Cost Management

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Programa especializado en circuitos eléctricos con SPICE

    Skills you'll gain: Three-Phase, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Differential Equations, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Schematic Diagrams, Network Analysis, Physics, Trigonometry, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Fraud detection, Generative Model Architectures, AI Personalization, Financial Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Predictive Analytics, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, AI Security, Personalized Service, Payroll Reporting, Financial Trading, Market Data, Retail Banking, Predictive Modeling, Financial Reporting, Prompt Engineering, FinTech

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Ethical Hacking Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Threat Detection, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Brute-force attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Computing, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Wireless Networks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Reconcile Accounts: Detect Fraud & Resolve Discrepancies

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, Loss Prevention, Internal Controls, Asset Protection, Accounting Records, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Controls, Financial Statements, Investigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • NIST 800-171: Infosec
  • Healthcare Career Explorer Nurse Practitioner (NP): Coursera
  • AWS: Threat Detection, Logging and Monitoring: Whizlabs
  • Build a social media presence for your business using Canva: Coursera
  • AI for Knowledge Workers: University of California, Davis
  • Align AI: Ethics, Strategy & Excellence: Coursera
  • Introduction to AWS: LearnKartS
  • Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • Programa especializado en circuitos eléctricos con SPICE: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Finance: Coursera

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