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.

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis, Performance Testing, Scalability
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, LLM Application, OpenAI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Incident Management, Problem Management, Database Management Systems, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Security Controls, Information Systems, IT Infrastructure, Auditing, Patch Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Manipulation, Histogram
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, AI Enablement, End User Training and Support, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Animations, Artificial Intelligence, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Terraform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Managed Services, Network Security, Scalability, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Tools, Requirements Analysis, Agile Software Development, Software Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Test Case, Software Development Methodologies, Functional Requirement, Agile Methodology, Systems Development, Software Development, Systems Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Employee Surveys, User Feedback, Work Order, Self Service Technologies, IT Management, User Accounts, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Linux Commands, System Configuration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours