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.

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Servers, iSCSI Configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Microsoft Azure, Windows PowerShell, Data Storage Technologies, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Proxy Servers, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Robotics, Healthcare Ethics, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Energy and Utilities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Operational Databases, Database Administration, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Performance Tuning, Database Management Systems, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Data Storage, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Event Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Malware Protection, Cyber Engineering, Security Testing, Cyber Governance, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Security, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Appetite, Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Insurance, Compliance Management, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Test Equipment, Computer Hardware, Mobile Security, Technical Support, System Support, Data Maintenance, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage, Wireless Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Linux, Software Installation, Scalability, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Quality, AI Enablement, No-Code Development, Big Data, Strategic Leadership, Advanced Analytics, Business Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Employee Engagement, Strategic Communication, Deep Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Risk Mitigation, Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Risk Management, Management Reporting, Analysis, Technical Communication, Dashboard, Data Visualization
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months