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: Virtual Networking, VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Model, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Computing Platforms, General Networking, System Configuration, User Interface (UI), Simulations, Remote Access Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), System Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, AI Enablement, Gemini, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Cloud Computing, Model Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Public Safety and National Security, Human Factors, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, DevOps
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, LangChain, Microservices, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Prometheus (Software), API Design, Scalability, System Monitoring, Performance Testing, Grafana
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Scalability, Coordinating, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Scalability, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Tuning, Data Governance, Test Planning, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Strategic Leadership, Technical Communication, Cyber Risk, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Security Management, IT Management, Communication Strategies, Security Awareness, Plan Execution, Culture Transformation, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Training
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Software Quality Assurance, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Testing, DevOps, Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, Application Security, DevSecOps, Performance Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Selenium (Software), Cybersecurity, Mobile Development Tools, Waterfall Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, AI Security, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Exploit development, Threat Modeling, Hardening, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Development Tools, Deep Learning, Incident Response, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, MongoDB, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Cloud Deployment, NoSQL, Google Cloud Platform
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours