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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Assessment, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering, Personal Care, Environmental Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Child Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Manipulation, Histogram
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Splunk Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Correlation Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Big Data, Transaction Processing, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Network Routing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Security, Data Migration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Responsible AI, Data Mining, Precision Medicine, Analytics, Relational Databases, Electocardiography, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Customer Data Management, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Service, Data Security, Data Management, Invoicing, User Accounts, Editing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Identity and Access Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Servers, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Budget Management, Cyber Governance, Vendor Management, Leadership Development, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Operational Efficiency
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Account Management, Advertising, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising, User Accounts, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Intranet, Project Documentation, Organizational Skills, Team Oriented, Document Management, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, Productivity Software, Knowledge Transfer, Content Development and Management, Information Architecture, Data Management, Content Creation, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Video Editing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Matlab, Motion Graphics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Medical Imaging, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks