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: Kubernetes, Hardening, DevSecOps, Disaster Recovery, Key Management, Cloud Security, Data Security, Encryption, Multi-Cloud, Security Controls, Cloud-Native Computing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Information Assurance, Authorization (Computing), IT General Controls (ITGC), Auditing, Network Troubleshooting, AWS CloudFormation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), Peer Review, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Adaptability, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, AI Product Strategy, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Network Security, Local Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Vulnerability Assessments, Network Performance Management, Vulnerability Scanning, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Switches, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Enterprise Architecture, Configuration Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, digital literacy, Social Media, Communication, Social Media Marketing, Media and Communications, Data Sharing, Social Skills, Social Media Strategy, Community Development, Relationship Building, Online Advertising, Information Privacy, Collaboration, Content Management, Group Policy, File Management, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Incident Management, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Security Management, Merchant Services, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Malware Protection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Email Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Tax Planning, Tax Management, Income Tax, Consumer Lending, Tax Preparation, Payroll Tax, Tax, Tax Compliance, Payment Systems, Deposit Accounts, Loans, Tax Returns, Banking, Credit Risk, Financial Systems, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Mortgage Loans, Real Estate, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Mainframe Technologies, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Agile Software Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, File I/O
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Story, Risk Management, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Product Development, Professional Development, Social Skills, Agile Project Management, Professionalism, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Matplotlib, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, SQL, Database Theory, Business Intelligence, R (Software), Data Wrangling, Statistical Programming, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months