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: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Data Security, Record Keeping, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Compliance Training, Records Management, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Risk Analysis, Information Systems Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Regression Testing, White-Box Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Test Planning, Acceptance Testing, Test Engineering, Functional Testing, Test Case, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Software Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Code Coverage, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Integration Testing, Performance Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Security Testing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, General Networking, Proxy Servers, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Security Awareness, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Information Privacy, Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence Software, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytics, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Local Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Wide Area Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Authentications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Human Factors (Security), NIST 800-53
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Telecommunications, Network Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Data Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Agentic systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Service Level, Cloud Standards, Cloud Hosting
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Scripting, Incident Management, Scripting Languages, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring, Automation, Machine Learning Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Generative Model Architectures, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Distributed Computing, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Forecasting, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks