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: Virtualization, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Technologies, Virtual Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Data Centers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Cloud Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Response, Risk Mitigation, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Risk, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Management, Business Risk Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, System Programming, System Software, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Secure Coding, Data Structures, Application Security, Memory Management, Exploit development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cyber Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Network Model, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications, Differential Equations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Prompt Patterns, Software Development, Web Applications, Software Testing, Security Testing, Software Engineering, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Integrations, Computer Programming Tools, No-Code Development, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Investments, Financial Market, Tax, Financial Regulations, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Market Liquidity, Credit Risk, Income Tax, Market Dynamics, Tax Laws, Due Diligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Systems, Inventory and Warehousing, Order Delivery, Transportation Operations, Order Fulfillment, Relationship Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Cash Flows, Complex Problem Solving
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Account Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Cross Selling, Upselling, Sales Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Drive Engagement, Relationship Management, Virtual Teams, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Consultative Approaches, Vendor Management, Business Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management, Driving engagement, Stakeholder Management, Consultative Selling, Market Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Patient Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Clinical Leadership, Nursing Practices, Health Care Administration, Nursing, Nursing Care, Leadership, Collaboration, Accountability, Safety Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Data Entry, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Validation, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Data Integrity, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks