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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Generative Model Architectures, Regulatory Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Change Management, Market Dynamics, Decision Intelligence, Market Intelligence, Organizational Change, Advanced Analytics, AI Integrations, Market Research, Revenue Management, Regulatory Requirements, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Network Routers, General Networking, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Model, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Drive Engagement, Communication Planning, Project Controls, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Project Documentation, Resource Management, Risk Management
Intermediate · 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

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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Validation, Program Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks