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Network Security Courses

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.

Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Record Keeping, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Data Management, Cloud Management, Records Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Standards, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Threat Management

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Docker Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Devops Tools, Containerization, Data Storage, Software Installation, DevOps, Virtual Networking, Linux Commands, Cloud Development, YAML, File Systems, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Software Architecture, Data Persistence, System Requirements

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents with Model Context Protocol

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Token Optimization, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Context Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, AI Enablement, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI

    4.6 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Infrastructure, Performance Stress Testing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Theory, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation

    3.5 stars, 31 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.5 (31) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI in Real Estate

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Demand Generation, Property Management, Decision Intelligence, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Sales, Customer Engagement, Automation, Risk Management, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Market Analysis

    3.4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency Investing, Trading, And Use - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Market Liquidity, Loans, Marketing Strategies, FinTech, Wealth Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing, General Lending, Data Security, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Asset Protection, Risk Management Framework, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Analysis, Investments, Finance, Merchant Services, Entrepreneurial Finance

    4.2 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Introduction to AI and Technology in Sports

    Skills you'll gain: SAP Analytics Cloud, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Athletic Training, Health Technology, Large Language Modeling, Technology Solutions, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Technology Strategies, Statistical Methods, Natural Language Processing, Performance Appraisal

    4.6 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Crie artes para redes sociais usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Multimedia, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Editing, Marketing, Product Promotion

    4.6 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (72) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Capacity Management, Kubernetes, Istio, Google Cloud Platform, Application Security, Scalability, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Apache Cassandra, Proxy Servers, Data Security, Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Public Key Infrastructure, YAML, Debugging

    4.5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering NLP: Tokenization, Sentiment Analysis & Neural MT

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

    3.1 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.1 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Windows Server 2025 Administration Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, General Networking, Microsoft Servers, System Configuration, Servers, Server Administration, Microsoft Windows, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Systems Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Migration, User Accounts, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Los portafolios y las inversiones en el mercado de capitales

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Finance, Equities, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Asset Management, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Business Valuation, Correlation Analysis

    4.8 stars, 113 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (113) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • Cybersecurity Planning, Management, and Compliance: Microsoft
  • Docker Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • AI Agents with Model Context Protocol: Vanderbilt University
  • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI in Real Estate: AI CERTs
  • Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency Investing, Trading, And Use - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • Introduction to AI and Technology in Sports: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Crie artes para redes sociais usando Canva: Coursera
  • Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Mastering NLP: Tokenization, Sentiment Analysis & Neural MT: Edureka

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