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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.


Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Investment Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Statistics

    ★ 4.3 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Google Ads for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment

    ★ 4.4 (6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Analysis & Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Modeling, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy

    ★ 4.5 (7.5K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, Incident Management, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    RHEL 10

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Hardening, Linux, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Servers, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Patch Management, Network Performance Management, Computer Security, Firewall, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining

    ★ 4.7 (4.7K) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Design, Secure & Document Multimodal APIs

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Authentications, API Design, Enterprise Security, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, API Testing, Restful API, Model Deployment, Security Controls, Data Processing, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Asana Execution: Collaborate, Communicate & Report

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Collaborative Software, Management Reporting, Team Collaboration, Business Workflow Analysis, Project Coordination, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Project Management Software, User Feedback, Coordinating, AI Workflows, Stakeholder Communications, Security Controls, Decision Intelligence, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Probabilistic Graphical Models: A Compact Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Bayesian Statistics, Network Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Markov Model, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Desktop Support, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    ★ 4.8 (214K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Your Workspace Collaboration & Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Management, Data Security, System Configuration, Security Awareness, Project Management Software, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Access Control

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Project Management, Data Governance, Security Controls, Compliance Auditing, Project Management Software, Auditing, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Investment Risk Management: Coursera
  • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera
  • Business Analysis & Process Management: Coursera
  • Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • RHEL 10: Coursera
  • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Design, Secure & Document Multimodal APIs: Coursera
  • Asana Execution: Collaborate, Communicate & Report: Coursera
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models: A Compact Introduction: Coursera
  • Google IT Support: Google

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