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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Governance, Prompt Engineering, Continuous Deployment, Generative AI, System Monitoring, CI/CD, Responsible AI, Automation, DevOps, Compliance Management, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Data Security, Risk Management, Dashboard, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Data Analysis, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Computer Systems, File I/O, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming Tools, Linux, Load Balancing, Programming Principles, Communication Systems, Linear Algebra
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Network Security, System Implementation, Authentications, Scripting, Enterprise Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Civil Engineering, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Wireless Networks, Automation, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Precision Medicine, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, Technical Design, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Reinforcement Learning, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Software Development, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Application Security, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, System Configuration, Application Development, Security Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), System Requirements
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Oracle
Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Application Deployment, Python Programming, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Human Capital
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months