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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), Open Source Technology, Database Development, Program Development, File I/O, Data Persistence, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Security Controls, Proxy Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Microsoft Windows, Exploitation techniques, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Event Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Docker (Software), Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Systems Architecture, YAML, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring, Architectural Drawing, Layout Design, Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Requirements Analysis, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, ASP.NET, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Development Environment, Containerization, Docker (Software), Web Applications, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Development Testing, Software Installation, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, DevSecOps, System Support, Configuration Management, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Amazon CloudWatch, File Systems, Data Migration, System Monitoring, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Cloud Storage, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, R Programming, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Model Evaluation, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Methods, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months