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.

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Workflow Management, Team Building, Generative AI Agents, Document Management, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Microsoft Excel, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Prioritization, Business Writing, Productivity, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, API Testing, Test Automation, Mockups, Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Testing, AI Security, AI Workflows, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Code Review, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Security Management, Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Asset Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, Resource Management, Compliance Auditing, Performance Metric
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Financial Data, Data Transformation, Accounting Records, Microsoft Excel, Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Data Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, digital literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Journalism, Data Sharing, Big Data, Information Privacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Methodology, Business Transformation, Scalability, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Game Theory, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Web Analytics and SEO, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Political Sciences, Economics, Algorithms, Probability
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Online Advertising, Performance Measurement, Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Risking, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Robotic Process Automation, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Automation, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Automation, Business Process, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Process Mapping, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Estimation, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Control Systems, Forecasting, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months