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: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Management, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Security, Azure DevOps, Cloud Services, Docker (Software), Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, API Gateway, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud API, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Governance, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Data Integration, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills, Strategic Sourcing, Data Science, Recruitment, Blogs, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Job Analysis, Gap Analysis, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Follow Through, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Correspondence, Keyword Research, GitHub, Project Portfolio Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, IT Automation, Network Protocols, Routing Protocols, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Model
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Adobe Express, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Intellectual Property, Target Audience, Visual Storytelling, Driving engagement, AI powered creativity, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Multimedia, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Storage, Version Control, Encryption, Data Storage, Cloud Security
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Security Engineering, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Bank Regulations, Due Diligence, Risk Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Market Liquidity, Risk Management Framework, Financial Regulation, Risk Control, Investments, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Market Dynamics, Verification And Validation, Asset Management, Model Evaluation, Finance, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Context Engineering, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, LangChain, ChatGPT, Tool Calling, AI Integrations, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Context Management, Software Architecture, Deep Learning, Interoperability, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Restful API, Model View Controller, Secure Coding, Content Management, Content Management Systems, Authentications, Test Automation, C# (Programming Language), Web Development, Performance Tuning, Docker (Software), Authorization (Computing), Web Development Tools, Kubernetes, API Testing, API Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Testing, Firewall, Digital Forensics, Anomaly Detection, Code Review, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months