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: Network Security, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Security Requirements Analysis, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Security Engineering, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Encryption, Key Management, CI/CD, Digital Forensics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Network Security, Data Security, Information Assurance, Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Key Management, Security Management, Google Cloud Platform, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Multi-Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Security, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Statistics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Modeling, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Business Continuity Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, Incident Management, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Desktop Support, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Hardening, Linux, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Servers, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Patch Management, Network Performance Management, Computer Security, Firewall, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Collaborative Software, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Security Management, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Testing, AI Workflows, Machine Learning, System Monitoring, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks