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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Experience Design, Application Development, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Data Modeling, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Data Store, Application Deployment, Automation, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Application Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Network Engineering, Interoperability, Network Model, Telecommunications, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Debugging, File I/O, Data Analysis, Simulations, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Management, Docker (Software), Microservices, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Integration, IT Automation, Cloud Security, Billing, Billing Systems, Expense Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Security Controls, Cost Management, Cloud Solutions, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Technical Support and Services, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud Standards, System Support, Network Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Adobe XD, Usability, Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), AI powered creativity, Responsive Web Design, Usability Testing, Design, AI Workflows, Design Software, AI Integrations, Prototyping, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, General Networking, TCP/IP, Security Controls, File Systems, Service Management, Package and Software Management, File Management, SQL, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), System Configuration, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Event Monitoring, Linux Servers, Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Software Installation, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Security
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Open Source Technology, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Software Documentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Android Jetpack, Mobile Development Tools, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Management, Application Programming Interface (API)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Special Competitive Studies Project
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Relationship Management, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks