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Network Security Courses

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.


Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Core Services

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Gemini, Service Management, Scripting, Automation, Document Management, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Configuration Management, Cloud Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Performance Testing, Scalability, Microservices, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Prototyping, Predictive Modeling, Big Data

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    106 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, Single Sign-On (SSO), Cloud Storage, Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Storage, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Network Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Services, System Monitoring

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Philanthropy, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Finance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, International Relations, Social Work, Sociology, Advocacy, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business Consultants

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Management Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Consulting, Technical Consulting, AI Enablement, Microsoft Copilot, Quality Assurance, Market Research, Large Language Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Technical Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    225 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Gathering and Developing the News

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Social Network Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    510 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Design, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    953 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Project: Random Person Generator

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mockups, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Test Case

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative Deep Learning with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    315 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Google Workspace Core Services: Google Cloud
  • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Exam Prep AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate: Whizlabs
  • Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration: Yale University
  • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection: University of London
  • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
  • Gathering and Developing the News: Michigan State University
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Test-Driven Development Project: Random Person Generator: LearnQuest
  • IoT Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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