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: Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption, .NET Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, C# (Programming Language), Data Security, Data Validation, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Classification Algorithms, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, File I/O, Web Development, Program Development, Open Source Technology, Data Processing, Database Application, Data Structures, User Interface (UI)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Load Balancing, Capacity Management, Network Architecture
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, YAML, Enterprise Architecture, DevSecOps, Scalability, CI/CD, Automation, Debugging, Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, Hardening, Enterprise Security, Devops Tools, Verification And Validation, Cloud-Based Integration, Patch Management, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Performance Testing, IT Security Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Autoencoders, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Performance Management, Service Level
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Logistic Regression
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management, IT Automation, Patch Management, Cloud Security, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Continuous Delivery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Database Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months