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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Scalability, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Linux Administration
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, digital literacy, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Merchandising, Product Assortment, E-Commerce, Web Applications, Scalability, Web Design and Development, Technology Solutions, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, SQL Server Reporting Services, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Data Processing, Data Integration, Query Languages, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Scalability, Organizational Change, Technical Consulting, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Performance Measurement, Procurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Selenium (Software), Version Control, GitHub, Jenkins, CI/CD, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Test Data, Java, SQL, MySQL
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Commercialization, Technical Product Management, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Product Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Product Design, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Team Performance Management, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, User Feedback
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Live Streaming, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Strategy, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Growth Strategies, Content Creation, Branding
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Web Applications, Application Development, Database Application, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Restful API, Databases, Database Management, Application Security, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Software Development, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming, Databases, Software Architecture, Servers, Web Services, Microservices, Scalability, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Legal Risk, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Public Safety and National Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months