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: Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, DevOps, YAML, Infrastructure Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Postman API Platform, MongoDB, Scalability, Software Installation, PostgreSQL, Flask (Web Framework), Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Feature Engineering, Probability, Data Mining, Data Structures, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Network Model, Data Preprocessing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Routing, Web Servers, Scalability, Network Performance Management, System Configuration
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Requirements Analysis, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Engineering, Software Development, Sprint Planning, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Elicitation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Presentations, Multimedia, Animations, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Developing Training Materials, Collaboration, Security Controls, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Graphics Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, CI/CD, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Technical Communication, Containerization, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, User Accounts, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, User Provisioning, Linux, Group Policy, Server Administration, Servers, Operating System Administration, Performance Tuning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Open Source Technology, Performance Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Data Mining, Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning, Systems Analysis, Financial Controls, Enterprise Application Management, Information Systems, Performance Measurement, Management Information Systems, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Analytics, Business Technologies, IT General Controls (ITGC), Data Processing, Operational Performance Management, Business Process Automation, Data Governance, Automation, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Network Administration, Security Controls, Public Cloud
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Persona Development, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Target Audience, Customer Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Vue.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Advertising
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours