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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud API, Identity and Access Management, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Containerization, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Cloud Storage, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Performance Metric, Performance Improvement, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Review, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Strategy, Accountability, Employee Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Continuous Improvement Process, Driving engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Software Visualization
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), AI Product Strategy, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI, Information Management, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Data Infrastructure, Data Cleansing, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Project Planning, Requirements Analysis, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Methodology, Business Transformation, Scalability, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Grafana, Web Services, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, CI/CD, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Network Security, Other Programming Languages, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Server Administration, Windows Servers, Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Virtual Machines, IT Automation, Remote Access Systems, Security Controls, Networking Hardware, System Support, Computer Hardware, Data Storage, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Virtualization, Data Store, Software Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Apache Hadoop
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks