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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Test Case, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Continuous Deployment, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Load Balancing, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Administration, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Data Pipelines, Data Governance, Database Management, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Bash (Scripting Language), Extract, Transform, Load, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Generative AI Agents, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Active Directory, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Networking, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Application Performance Management, Network Security, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, File Management, Unix Shell, Database Application, Query Languages, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Lean Methodologies, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Deployment, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Information Systems Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Network Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Linux, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Electronics, Functional Requirement, Operating System Administration, Electronic Components, Serial Peripheral Interface, Systems Design, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months