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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Workflow Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Financial Data, Data Analysis, Package and Software Management, R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Expense Management, Financial Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, File Management, System Configuration, Patch Management, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Microsoft Copilot, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cloud Storage, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Business Strategy, Safety and Security, Emerging Technologies, Human Centered Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Data Access, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Enterprise Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Application Management, AI Enablement, Solution Architecture, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, SQL, Data Storage Technologies, IT Automation, Cloud Infrastructure, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Secure Coding, Key Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Cloud Security, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Modeling, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Feasibility Studies, Goal Setting, Business Requirements, Functional Requirement, AI Enablement, Project Scoping, Requirements Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Project Risk Management, Model Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Project Estimation, Needs Assessment, Business Risk Management, Data Quality, Due Diligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Java, Enterprise Application Management, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Scalability, Programming Principles, Debugging, Management Consulting, Mitigation, Project Implementation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Technical Support, Systems Administration, Help Desk Support, Email Security, Event Monitoring, Technical Communication, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Product Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Branding, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours