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: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Web Applications, User Accounts, Web Development, Network Security
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Scalability, Case Studies, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, ChatGPT, Decision Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, AI Integrations, Business Workflow Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Cost Reduction, Cost Containment, Innovation, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Training, Network Architecture, NumPy, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Risk Mitigation, Risk Modeling, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Photo Editing, Marketing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Entrepreneurship, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Context Engineering, AI literacy, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Responsible AI, Experience Design, User Flows, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, YAML, IT Automation, Docker (Software), Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Security, Performance Tuning, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Data Processing, Data Structures, Data Transformation, Algorithms, Data Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Encryption, Technical Writing, Test Tools, Human Factors (Security), Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, C and C++, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Security Engineering, Interoperability, Unix, Embedded Software, Information Systems Security, OS Process Management, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, Data Security, Memory Management, Authorization (Computing), Linux
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Online Advertising, Advertising, Budgeting, Social Media Management, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Statistical Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks