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.

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), R Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Big Data, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Gemini, Generative AI, AI Security, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Data Governance, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analysis, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Calendar Management, File Management, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Document Management, Data Visualization, Setting Appointments, Excel Macros, Sales Presentations, Project Schedules, Product Demonstration, Collaborative Software, Email Security, Meeting Facilitation, Email Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response, Network Analysis, Technical Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Context Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Content Creation, Customer Service
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Social Media, Editing, Job Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Business Technologies, Cloud Computing, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Case Studies, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, No-Code Development, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Responsible AI, User Experience Design, AI Product Strategy, Application Design, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Application Deployment, Scalability, Data Validation, Dashboard, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Effectiveness, Growth Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Leadership, Marketing Management, Brand Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Thought Leadership, Integrated Marketing Communications, Team Motivation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, R Programming, Medical Privacy, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Data Processing, Electronic Medical Record, SQL, Data Access
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Traffic Flow Optimization, Medical Imaging, Data Validation, Estimation, Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks