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.

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, System Configuration, Encryption, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Security, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Simulations, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Controls, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, Security Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Waterfall Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Model, Network Routing
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Applications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Development, Security Controls, Firewall, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Cloud Management, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Model Training, Transfer Learning, Databricks, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Engineering Management, Change Control, Program Management, Engineering Change Order, Cost Management, Requirements Analysis, Contract Management, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Systems Design, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Auditing, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Auditors Report, Internal Auditing, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Auditing, Quality Assessment, Project Coordination, Quality Assurance, Information Systems Security, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis, Backlogs, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Process, User Story, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Process Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis Tools, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Hugging Face, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Feature Engineering, MongoDB
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months