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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Integration Testing, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Security Controls, GitHub, Automation, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), LinkedIn, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Professional Networking, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, Advanced Analytics, User Experience Design, Big Data, User Centered Design, IT Security Architecture, Interaction Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Robotics, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Manufacturing Processes
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Network Routing, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Education and Training, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Adult Education, Collaboration, Family Support, Professional Development, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours