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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Market Research, Branding, Target Audience, Target Market, Social Media, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Web Presence, Market Analysis, Marketing, Brand Management, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Performing Arts, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, Event Monitoring, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Customer Data Management, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Support, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Service, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Invoicing, User Accounts, Editing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Virtual Networking, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Network Performance Management, Cloud Hosting, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Live Streaming, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Real Time Data, Performance Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, Data Ethics, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Business Ethics, ChatGPT, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Data Processing, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Client Services, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Customer and Client Support, Consultative Approaches, Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Regulatory Compliance, Bank Regulations, Banking, Customer experience improvement, Banking Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, Education Software and Technology, Information Privacy, Encryption, Digital pedagogy, Data Sharing, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Memory Management, Cloud Development, Computer Programming Tools, Computing Platforms, OS Process Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: VPN Clients, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Network Protocols, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Control Panels, End User Training and Support, Endpoint Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Containerization, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Cloud Security, Kubernetes, Software Development, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Delivery, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, General Networking, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, AI Security, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Operations, Exploit development, Incident Response, AI literacy, Zero Trust Network Access
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months