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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Network Infrastructure, Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Controls, Cloud Management, Threat Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Single Sign-On (SSO), Firewall, Data Access, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Performance Reporting, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Management, Performance Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Performance Measurement, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Content Strategy, Influencing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Diplomacy, Governance, Security Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Strategic Partnership, Technology Strategies, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Interoperability, Data Transformation, Secure Coding, Data Management, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Information Technology, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Personally Identifiable Information, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems, Threat Management, Business Process, Malware Protection, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Automation, Social Sciences, Electrical Systems, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Technologies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Equity, Sociology, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Economics, Climate Change Mitigation, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Social Media Marketing, Advertising
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Application Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Security, Data Access, Agentic Workflows, Security Controls, AI Workflows, Cloud Security, Enterprise Architecture, Agentic systems, Case Studies, LLM Application, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Ideation, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Customer Analysis, Social Media Content, Content Marketing, Content Creation, AI Enablement, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Data Quality, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Code Review, Generative AI Agents, Command-Line Interface, Vibe coding, Secure Coding, Debugging, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Model Context Protocol, Tool Calling, Application Development, Software Installation, Application Security, Software Architecture, Servers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks