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.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Hosting, AWS Kinesis, Cloud Applications, Amazon DynamoDB, Secure Coding, Cloud Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Development, Scalability, Microservices, Serverless Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage Technologies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Facebook, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, TikTok, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Growth Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Pinterest, Keyword Research, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Robotics, Healthcare Ethics, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Energy and Utilities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Database Design, SQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Server Side, Data Encryption Standard, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Market Trend, Account Management, User Accounts, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Khalifa University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Preprocessing, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Business Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Governance, Data Governance, Systems Integration, Business Ethics, Workflow Management, Applied Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Infrastructure, Machine Learning, Systems Design, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Cloud Engineering, Data Visualization, Cloud Security, Data Storage, Scalability, Data Migration, SQL
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Service Management, Cloud Security, Containerization, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Process Design, Supplier Management, Cost Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Deployment, Solution Architecture, Microservices, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Serverless Computing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Data Migration, Containerization
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months