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: Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, System Support, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, Mac OS, Information Technology, Software Installation, Technical Support, Operating System Administration, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Network Security, Command-Line Interface, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Risking, Data Security, Generative AI, Analysis, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Scientific Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Graph Theory, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Anomaly Detection, Deep Learning, Vulnerability Management, Artificial Intelligence, Incident Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Network Security, Load Balancing, Managed Services
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Security, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Governance, MySQL, Data Store, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Safety Assurance, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Security Requirements Analysis, Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Risk, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Industrial Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Data Security, Business Continuity, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, OSI Models, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Hardware Architecture, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months