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.

Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Security Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Policy Development, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, User Accounts, Network Security, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Data Integrity, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Server Side
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Software Systems, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Quality, Image Analysis, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Transportation Operations, Infrastructure Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Python Programming, Data Access, System Monitoring, Systems Analysis, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Construction Engineering, Database Management, Construction, Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, Global Positioning Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Civil and Architectural Engineering, Decision Support Systems, Building Information Modeling, Survey Creation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Data Manipulation, Network Analysis
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Social Network Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Android Studio, Android Development, Internet Of Things, Communication Systems, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Application Development, Embedded Systems, Open Source Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months