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.

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, General Networking, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Virtual Machines, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Jupyter, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Classification Algorithms, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Cloud Applications, Collaborative Software, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Database Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cost Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Machine Learning, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Redis, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Google Cloud Platform, Servers, Data Architecture, Network Architecture, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Agentic Workflows, Serverless Computing, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Help Desk Support, Product Support, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Collaborative Software, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Session Initiation Protocols, Network Routing, System Configuration, Telecommunications, Configuration Management, Network Performance Management, Endpoint Security, Cloud Management, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, User Provisioning, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Network Architecture, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Verification And Validation, Systems Architecture, Configuration Management, Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Design, Reliability, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Systems Analysis, Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis, Maintainability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, AI Security, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, TCP/IP, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months