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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, File Systems, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, File Management, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache, Web Servers, Authentications, Server Side, Web Applications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Cloud Computing Architecture, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, IT Automation, AI Integrations, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Model Deployment, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Management, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Budgets
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, File I/O, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Hyper-V, Microsoft Servers, Group Policy, Server Administration, Microsoft Windows, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Servers, System Monitoring, Virtualization, File Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Design, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Virtual Networking, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, TCP/IP
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Marketing Automation, Pay Per Click Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Brand Marketing, Persona Development, Digital Advertising, A/B Testing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Content Strategy, Advertising, Journey Mapping, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Public Safety and National Security, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Governance, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Containerization, Data Storage, Scalability, Load Balancing, Configuration Management, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months