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

Skills you'll gain: Browser Compatibility, Performance Testing, Security Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, API Testing, Software Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Performance Stress Testing, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Application Security, Test Automation, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Docker (Software), User Interface (UI), Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sprint Retrospectives, Jira (Software), Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, People Development, Scalability, User Story, Team Building, Goal Setting, AI Enablement, Software Development Methodologies
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Linux, Network Security, Virtualization, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Data Ethics, Unix, Security Software, Data Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Process Driven Development, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Business Systems Analysis, Cloud Services, Solution Architecture, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Leaflet (Software), Spatial Analysis, Network Model, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Visual Design, Social Media Content, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Process Improvement, Marketing Communications, Customer Communications Management, Social Media, Design Elements And Principles, Social Media Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Digital Marketing, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Serverless Computing, Site Reliability Engineering, Containerization, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Solutions, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Transformation, Cloud Services, Cost Management, Data Governance, Cloud Platforms, Data Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Productivity, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, AI Personalization, Creative Problem-Solving, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Automation, Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Digital Assets, Information Technology, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Malware Protection, Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Mac OS, Document Management, Command-Line Interface, Incident Response, Network Security, Linux, Information Systems Security, Incident Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Windows PowerShell, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks