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.

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Information Assurance, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Presentations, Generative AI, Identity and Access Management, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Performance Tuning, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, AWS Kinesis, Data Analysis, Containerization, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Security, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, OSI Models, Encryption, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Operating Systems, TCP/IP, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Software Installation, Technical Support, Help Desk Support
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Social Studies, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Simulations, Big Data, Digital Transformation, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Operational Efficiency, Cloud Infrastructure, General Networking, Telecommunications, Cloud-Native Computing, Wireless Networks, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Virtualization, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Operational Databases, Database Systems, IBM DB2, MySQL, Performance Tuning, PostgreSQL, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Database Design, System Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Network Security, Security Awareness, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Information Systems Security, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Computer Security, Security Controls, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Technology Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Selenium (Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Security, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Vue.JS, Relational Databases, SQL, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months