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: Splunk, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Architecture, Configuration Management, Distributed Computing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), System Configuration, System Monitoring, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Vector Databases, Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Databases, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Migration, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Flask (Web Framework), Distributed Computing, Containerization, Software Architecture, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Restful API, JSON, Microservices, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML), API Design, Computer Architecture
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Cloud Computing, Managed Services, Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Scalability, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Content Performance Analysis, Cross-Channel Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Content Marketing, Business Communication, Social Media Strategy, Analytics, Business Strategy, Professional Development, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Scalability, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Cloud Infrastructure, Systems Design, Application Deployment, Systems Architecture, YAML, Web Servers, Configuration Management, Linux, MySQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Identity and Access Management, Database Development, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Command-Line Interface, Model Context Protocol, Application Development, Code Review, Development Environment, Software Installation, Application Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Migration, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Systems Architecture, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Data Integration, Network Security, Test Planning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Software Testing, Project Management, Information Technology
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Mainframe Computing, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months