• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Network Security

Network Security Courses

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.

Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Creating Routing Policies to Handle Traffic with AWS Route53

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Amazon Web Services, Servers, Network Monitoring

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Dartmouth College

    Practical Machine Learning: Foundations to Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Logistic Regression, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Video Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    Foundations of Drupal for Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Drupal, Content Management Systems, Enterprise Architecture, Scalability, Workflow Management, Salesforce, Information Architecture, Salesforce Development, Enterprise Application Management, Marketing Automation, Data Architecture, Content Development and Management, Content Management, User Provisioning, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Integration, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Ciência de Dados para Finanças

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, FinTech, Data Engineering, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation, Financial Market, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Literacy, Business Transformation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Modern Web Development Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, CI/CD, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Deployment, Load Balancing, OAuth, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, Web Applications, Web Development, .NET Framework, Microservices

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Hybrid and Multicloud

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Cloud Security, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    C++ Lab Content

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments, Interoperability, White-Box Testing

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Financial Well-Being Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Goal-Oriented, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Risk Management, Finance, Risk Appetite, Financial Planning, Human Capital, Decision Making, Financial Acumen, Risk Analysis, Financial Management, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Self-Discipline, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Automate, Optimize, and Monitor ML Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Training, AI Workflows, Data Pipelines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera

    Modern Embedded Software Engineering Architecture Toolchains

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, System Software, Software Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Dependency Analysis, Cross Platform Development, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, Software Design Patterns, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Containers in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Program Development, Ansible, Containerization, Ubuntu, Cloud Management, Devops Tools, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Firewall, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Security Controls, Cloud Infrastructure, Unix, Amazon Web Services, IT Automation

    3.1
    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

1…358359360…638

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Creating Routing Policies to Handle Traffic with AWS Route53: Coursera
  • Practical Machine Learning: Foundations to Neural Networks: Dartmouth College
  • AI for Video Production: AI CERTs
  • Foundations of Drupal for Technical Teams: Coursera
  • Ciência de Dados para Finanças: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Modern Web Development Specialization: EDUCBA
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Hybrid and Multicloud: Google Cloud
  • C++ Lab Content: Infosec
  • Financial Well-Being Foundations: John Wiley & Sons
  • Automate, Optimize, and Monitor ML Models: Coursera

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok