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: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Network Administration, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Training Programs, Educational Materials, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Digital Transformation, Computer Literacy, Workforce Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Curriculum Planning, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Incident Response, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Accountability, Compliance Management, Data Processing, Data Sharing, Data Access, Legal Risk
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Automation, Scheduling, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Strategy, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Risk, AI Security, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Malware Protection, Network Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistical Software, Data Science, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Transformation, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Pipelines, SQL, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Business Analytics, Analytics, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Ethics, Performance Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Auditing, Performance Improvement, Business Communication, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Technical Communication, Business Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Model Training, Data Transformation, NumPy, Color Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Content Development and Management, Content Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Programming, R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Statistics, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Security Architecture Review, Risk Management Framework, Security Engineering, Computer Security, Software Testing, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Management, Software Development, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Software Architecture, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months