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: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Customer Data Management, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Service, Data Security, Data Management, Invoicing, User Accounts, Editing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Network Architecture, Cloud Storage, Firewall, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Virtual Machines, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Infrastructure, General Networking, Threat Detection, Load Balancing, System Configuration, Network Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, AI Workflows, AI Security, AI Orchestration, Applied Machine Learning, Health Technology, AI Personalization, Health Systems, Solution Design, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, C# (Programming Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Development Tools, Restful API, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Development Environment, Virtual Environment, Middleware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Algorithms, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Histogram, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Networking, Python Programming, Server Side
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Disaster Recovery, Leadership, Contingency Planning, Leadership and Management, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Resilience, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Communication, Sustainable Development
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, System Programming, Embedded Systems, Requirements Analysis, Linux, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data, Application Performance Management, Performance Testing, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Debugging
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Mobile Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Human Factors (Security), Threat Detection, Encryption, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Image Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Contingency Planning, Threat Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Risk Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Vulnerability Assessments, Business Risk Management, Crisis Management, Business Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Test Planning, Product Testing, Operational Risk, Business Process, Performance Metric, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks