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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Google Gemini, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation
Intermediate · Specialization · 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: Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Planning And Design, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Embedded Software, Verification And Validation, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Change Requests, Quality Control, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Authentications, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Operating System Administration, Cybersecurity, Network Architecture, Application Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, TCP/IP, Desktop Support, Active Directory, File Systems, Technical Support, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Java Programming, Event-Driven Programming, System Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Storage, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Interoperability, Data Governance, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption, Human Centered Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Generative AI, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Marketing Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Automation, Content Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Priorities, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Performance Tuning, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, Performance Testing, Network Administration, Google Cloud Platform, VPN Clients, Network Analysis, Virtual Machines, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months