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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Information Assurance, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Transportation Operations, Infrastructure Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Data Storytelling, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Owned Media, Marketing Planning, Earned Media, Marketing Design, Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Operating Systems, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, File Management, Data Security, Email Security, Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Peripheral Devices, C (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Simulations, Debugging, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Exploitation techniques, Culture, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Vision Transformer (ViT), Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months