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: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Compliance Management, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Rapport Building, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Incident Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, OAuth, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), .NET Framework, Web Services, Authentications, Unit Testing, Back-End Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Operational Databases, Data Access, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Instagram, Content Creation, Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Data Pipelines, Network Security, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Advertising, Graphic Design, Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Video Production, Social Justice
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Security Strategy, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Network Analysis, Driving engagement, Behavioral Economics, Network Analysis, Game Design, Social Sciences, Sociology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months