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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Biostatistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Data Structures, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biomedical Engineering, Precision Medicine, Statistical Methods, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Diagnostic Tests, Image Quality, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Program Development, Probability Distribution, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, AI Security, Incident Management, Model Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Patch Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), System Monitoring, Problem Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Dependency Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Anomaly Detection, Application Deployment, Automation, Dashboard Creation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Google Cloud Platform, Routing Protocols, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Cloud Services, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Optimization, Growth Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Keyword Research, Drive Engagement, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Database Management, NoSQL, Data Management, SQL, Query Languages, Database Theory, MongoDB, Relational Databases, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Storage, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Integrity, Apache Hadoop, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Data Storage Technologies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Migration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Database Management Systems, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, Data Access, Back-End Web Development, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Kubernetes, Software Versioning, Application Frameworks, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Automation, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, Code Reusability, Service Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Scheduling, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Google Cloud Platform, Malware Protection, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Total Seminars
Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Display Devices, Unix, Desktop Support, Software Installation, Operating Systems, System Support, Mac OS, Threat Detection, Package and Software Management, Security Software, System Configuration, Patch Management, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Security Controls, Performance Management, Performance Improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months