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: Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Deployment, Managed Services, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, User Story, Agile Software Development, Business Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Team Building, Process Design, Scrum (Software Development), Risk Management, Business Requirements, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Business Valuation, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Prioritization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Analysis, Functional Requirement, AI Product Strategy, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Communication, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Linux Servers, Data Storage, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Product Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Branding, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microservices, Scalability, Microsoft SQL Servers, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Management, Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, AI Security, Vulnerability Management, Gemini, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Functional Testing, Root Cause Analysis, UI/UX Research, Experience Design, User Experience, Problem Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Integration Testing, Application Development, Network Troubleshooting, Investigation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Online Advertising, Market Opportunities, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Data Validation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Information Management, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, Email Security, File Management, Data Storage, Record Keeping, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks