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: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Development Environment, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Middleware, Containerization, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Amazon S3, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Virtual Networking, Performance Tuning, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, Performance Testing, Network Administration, Google Cloud Platform, VPN Clients, Network Analysis, Virtual Machines, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data-oriented programming, C++ (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Numerical Analysis, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Program Development, Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Security, Network Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), User Experience, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Personalization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Text Mining, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Application Programming Interface (API), Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Scalability, Load Balancing, Containerization, Data Persistence, Data Storage, Cloud Security, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Data Security, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks