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 Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Spatial Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Infographics, Heat Maps, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Responsible AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Text Mining
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Analysis, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, LLM Application, Constructive Feedback, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Automation, Responsible AI, Project Management, Data Ethics, Communication Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Documentation, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Digital Design, Web Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Usability, Motion Graphics, Adobe XD, No-Code Development, Graphic Design, Prototyping, Typography, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Style Guides, Storytelling, Creative Design, Design Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, System Monitoring, Application Security, Service Management, Security Controls, Security Engineering, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Software-Defined Networking, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks