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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Google Workspace, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Cloud Platforms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Data Storage, Data Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Data Warehousing, Query Languages, Data Preprocessing, Apache Hadoop, Vector Databases, Data Lakes, Amazon Web Services, File Systems, Apache Spark, Database Systems, Feature Engineering, Dataflow, Data Integration, Data Management
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI Components, ASP.NET, JavaScript Frameworks, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Cloud Deployment, .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Network Routing, Cloud Applications, Server Side, Javascript, Application Deployment, Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Engineering, Network Routing, Border Gateway Protocol, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, File Management, Collaborative Software, Presentations, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs, Calendar Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Control Panels, Gmail, Slack (Software), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet Software, Setting Appointments, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Software Installation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Product Support, OpenAI API, Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Network Model, Machine Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Email Security, Incident Response, Application Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Web Applications, Malware Protection, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Data Security, Digital Forensics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Servers, System Testing, Network Security, SQL
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Networking, Business Management, Professional Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Business Administration, Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Sharing, Incident Response, Governance, Risk Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Program Development, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Development Environment, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Quality Assurance, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months