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: Disaster Recovery, Data Validation, Business Continuity, Security Controls, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Risk Management, System Testing, Technical Management, System Implementation, Data Integrity, Software Development Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Disaster Recovery, Leadership, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience, Change Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Communication, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Systems Engineering, Sustainable Development
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Design, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Development Tools, Scripting, Authentications, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Web Applications, Microservices, Single Sign-On (SSO), Performance Tuning, Identity and Access Management, Full-Stack Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Application Security, Cloud Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Codio
Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Web Development Tools, Authentications, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Restful API, Server Side, JSON, Software Documentation, Javascript, Web Services, Application Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Application, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Security
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media, Brand Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Branding, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Budget Management, Scalability, Cost Management, Operational Efficiency, Corporate Sustainability, Customer Support, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Emergency Response, Continuous Monitoring, Public Safety and National Security, Environmental Monitoring, Hazard Analysis, Security Awareness, Education and Training, Risk Control, Network Monitoring, Community Development, Coordination, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Market Research, Copywriting, Storytelling
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Governance, Strategic Partnership, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, AI Enablement, Scalability, Procurement, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Natural Language Processing, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Product Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Goal Setting, Product Requirements
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months