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: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, User Accounts, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, User Provisioning, Network Performance Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux, Group Policy, Server Administration, Servers, Network Administration, Network Security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Cloud Security, Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Inventory and Warehousing, Business Intelligence Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Cloud Management, Advanced Analytics, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Management, Performance Measurement, Data Governance, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Cloud Storage, Spreadsheet Software
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Shell Script, User Accounts, Microsoft Servers, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Servers, Systems Administration, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Server Administration, Authentications
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Email Marketing, Google Ads, WordPress, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Facebook, Content Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Advertising Campaigns, Email Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Analytics, Keyword Research, ChatGPT, Bidding
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Training, Computer Science, Diversity Programs, digital literacy, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Clinical Research Ethics
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, IT Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Development, Network Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Cloud-Based Integration, Amazon Web Services, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, System Programming, Cryptography, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Risking, AI Security, Social Impact, Intellectual Property, Leadership and Management, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Ansible, Patch Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, System Monitoring, Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Security Controls, Automation, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux, Restful API, Web Applications, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Robotics, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Product Automation, System Configuration, Python Programming, Electronic Components, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Health Assessment, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access, Process Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Lakes, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Model Deployment, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months