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 Machines, Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Server Administration, Microsoft Azure, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Data Storage Technologies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Migration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Investments, Property and Real Estate, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Accounting, Market Liquidity, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Servers, Development Testing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Insights, Brand Awareness, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Customer Data Management, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Advertising, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Google Gemini, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Generative AI Agents
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Video Editing, Professional Development, Digital Content, Branding, Portfolio Management, Promotional Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Network Model, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Making, Team Building, Process Optimization, Case Studies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Computer Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Application Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Web Content, Content Creation, Video Production, Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours