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: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Project Controls, Backlogs, Milestones (Project Management), Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Industrial Design, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Workplace inclusivity, Social Impact, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Risk Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Authorization (Computing), Vulnerability Assessments, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Import/Export, Network Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Network Security, Distributed Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Key Management, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Risk, NIST 800-53, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Authentications, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Network Security, Load Balancing, Managed Services
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Interactive Data Visualization, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Cleansing, Network Protocols, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Computer Programming
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, OSI Models, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Hardware Architecture, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months