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.
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Natural Language Processing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Markov Model, Embeddings, Text Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment, Amazon CloudWatch, Databases, AWS CloudFormation, Relational Databases, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Architecture and Administration, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operational Databases, Cloud Management, Amazon Redshift, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, AWS Kinesis, Data Security, Serverless Computing, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Timelines, Advanced Analytics, Database Design, Statistical Reporting, Report Writing, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, SQL
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Disaster Recovery, OSI Models, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Data Centers, Virtualization, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Model Evaluation, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, System Monitoring, AI Security, Virtual Machines, Network Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Responsible AI, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Context Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Security, Security Management, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Incident Response, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months