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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Remote Access Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Initiative and Leadership, Open Mindset, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Empowerment, Community Development, Collaboration, World History, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Software, Linux
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Digital Marketing, Anthropic Claude, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Microsoft Copilot, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Prompt Engineering, Content Optimization, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, Market Research, Generative AI, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Data Store, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Risk Management Framework, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance, Threat Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Business Priorities, Executive Presence, Strategic Decision-Making
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Model Deployment, Model Training, Unsupervised Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Technical Design, System Implementation, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Solution Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cloud Storage
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Kubernetes, Encryption, Data Security, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Medical Emergency, Emergency Response, Emergency Medical Services, Prompt Engineering, Patient Communication, Incident Management, Patient Coordination, Patient Safety, Incident Response, Communication Strategies, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Decision Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Services, Project Management, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Business Process Improvement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months