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: Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Engineering, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Kanban Principles, Business Leadership, Process Driven Development, Unified Modeling Language, Backlogs, Scalability, Engineering Management, Organizational Change, Waterfall Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Scalability, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Tuning, Data Governance, Test Planning, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Servers
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, Big Data, NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Virtual Environment, Virtual Machines, Apache, Analytics, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, MySQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, PostgreSQL, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, LinkedIn, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Software Architecture, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Risk, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Campaign Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Resilience, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Coordination, Strategic Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Graphics, Web Components, Animations, Typography, Semantic Web, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Debugging, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, Problem Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours