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.

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Application Security, Legal Technology, Vulnerability Assessments, Program Development, Software Development Tools, Development Testing, Debugging, Application Deployment, Emerging Technologies, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Data Management, Database Systems, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, Unstructured Data, Scalability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management, IT Automation, Patch Management, Cloud Security, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Open Source Technology, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Information Privacy, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Security, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Storage, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Dictionary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Performance Management, Service Level
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Medical Privacy, Application Programming Interface (API), Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Medical Imaging
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Classification Algorithms, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, NumPy, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising, Content Creation, Resource Management, Social Media Management, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Serverless Computing, Cloud Platforms, Docker (Software), Cloud Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Information Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Model Deployment, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Microservices, Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Report Writing, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Communication, Infrastructure Security, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Facebook, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Budget Management, Advertising, Account Management, Target Audience, User Accounts, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours