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: Real Time Data, Kibana, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, SQL, NoSQL, Scalability, JSON, Performance Tuning, Text Mining, System Configuration, Geospatial Information and Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Information Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Database Administration, Database Management, DevOps, Microservices, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, CI/CD, Application Security, Serverless Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Workspace, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Enterprise Security, Cloud Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, Restful API, API Testing, Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Software Versioning, Django (Web Framework), Software Documentation, Middleware, Node.JS, Scalability, JSON, Spring Boot, Test Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, User Accounts, Enterprise Application Management, System Configuration, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, General Networking
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Classification Algorithms, Big Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Operational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Patch Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Data Maintenance, Scalability, Server Administration, Load Balancing, Transaction Processing, System Configuration, Software Installation, Application Performance Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage, Network Administration, Linux
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Customer Insights, Online Advertising, Content Creation, Facebook, Data Import/Export, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Business Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Development Environment, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Encryption, Cryptography, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months