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.

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Planning, Virtual Environment, End User Training and Support, System Configuration, Safety and Security, Information Privacy, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Hosting, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Routing, Network Performance Management
Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, LangChain, Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, LangGraph, Prompt Engineering, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Statistical Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Automation, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Quality Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Data Loss Prevention, Google Workspace, Gmail, User Provisioning, Mobile Security, Authentications, Threat Management, User Accounts, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Cloud Services, Systems Administration, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Document Management, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Operations, Digital Transformation, Business Technologies, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Emerging Technologies, System Implementation, Technology Strategies, Real Time Data, Value Propositions, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Case Studies, Cybersecurity, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Programming, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Deep Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Probability & Statistics, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Computational Thinking, Predictive Modeling, Control Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Containerization, Cloud Computing, YAML, Configuration Management, Network Routing, Performance Tuning, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Science, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Data Validation, Feature Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months