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.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Version Control
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, AWS Kinesis, Fraud detection, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Integrity, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Modeling, Supervised Learning, Data Mining, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Management, Unsupervised Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Performance Management, Capacity Management, Istio, Cloud Platforms, Scalability, Application Security, Cloud-Native Computing, API Testing, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Apache Cassandra, Application Deployment, Patch Management, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Test Script Development, Scripting, Android (Operating System), Human Factors (Security), Scripting Languages, Network Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Application Security, Software Development Life Cycle, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development, Cryptography, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, CI/CD, Data Ethics, Model Deployment, Model Training, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Model Evaluation, Automation, Data Governance, Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Storytelling, Open Mindset, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Data Visualization, Case Studies, Creativity, Leadership and Management, Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Report Writing, Search Engine Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Data Management, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Services, Business Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Software As A Service, Capital Expenditure, Technology Strategies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Operating Expense, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Network Administration, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Performance, Team Performance Management, Organizational Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Remote Access Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours