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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, AI Security, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Threat Detection, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Model Evaluation, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Applications, Scalability, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Linux Administration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Session Initiation Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Interoperability, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Encryption, Communication Systems, Infrastructure Architecture, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, NoSQL, Database Management, Data Wrangling, Performance Tuning, Database Design, Databases, Data Modeling, Data Store, Query Languages, Scalability, Real Time Data, Disaster Recovery, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Data Governance, AI Workflows, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Quality, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Risk Modeling, Data Validation, Metadata Management, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Design, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Cyber Security Assessment, Malware Protection, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Network Analysis, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, AI Personalization, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Development Environment, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, .NET Framework, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Containerization, Microsoft SQL Servers, Application Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Microsoft Visual Studio, NoSQL, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Debugging, Data Analysis, Simulations, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Software Design Patterns, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data-oriented programming, Game Design, Scalability, Virtual Environment, Software Development Tools, Virtual Reality, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Real Time Data, Computer Graphic Techniques, Scripting, C# (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months