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: Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Financial Forecasting, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Customer Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, OS Process Management, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), File Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon CloudWatch, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Network Security, Network Routing, Load Balancing, Endpoint Security, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Information Assurance, Test Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Deployment, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Debugging, Identity and Access Management, Version Control, Data Storage, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, System Configuration, Security Controls, Hardening, Data Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Accounts
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, User Accounts, Data Integrity, Single Sign-On (SSO), Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Validation, Model View Controller, Database Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Scalability, Digital Signal Processing, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, LinkedIn, Facebook, Professionalism, digital literacy, Brand Awareness, Content Creation, Relationship Building, Instagram, Information Privacy, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, JUnit, Agile Methodology, Spring Framework, Maintainability, Debugging, Java, Software Design Patterns, Technical Design, Unit Testing, User Interface (UI) Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours