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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Application Deployment, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Scalability, Continuous Integration, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, Data Persistence, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Supplier Management, E-Commerce, WordPress, No-Code Development, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Design, Web Development, Content Management Systems, Order Management, Web Design and Development, Shipping and Receiving, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Load Balancing, Application Deployment, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Linux Servers, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Web Applications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Design, Cloud Solutions, Network Troubleshooting, Server Side, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Data Pipelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, Security Controls, Firewall, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Configuration, Scripting, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux, Scripting Languages, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Facebook, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Requirements Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Compliance Management, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Encryption, Data Management, Personal Attributes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months