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: Internet Of Things, Automation, Data Management, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Information Systems Security, Communication Systems, Systems Design, Analytics, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Cyber Attacks, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Network Architecture, FinTech, Information Technology Architecture, Distributed Computing, Security Controls, Other Programming Languages, Programming Principles, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Interoperability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Scalability, Data Access, Security Controls, Document Management, Security Management, Collaborative Software, Content Management, Data Security, Data Management, Data Governance, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Brand Strategy, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Artificial Neural Networks, Network Planning And Design, Performance Testing, Deep Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Software Development, Cross Platform Development, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Automation, IT Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment, System Configuration, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Package and Software Management, Okta, Azure Active Directory, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Enterprise Application Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Git (Version Control System), CI/CD, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security, Identity and Access Management, Apache Maven, User Provisioning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Containerization, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Network Model, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Mathematics, Physiology, Biology, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Information Technology Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months