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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Load Balancing, Communication Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: React Native, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Authentications, Debugging, iOS Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Security, Frontend Performance, Mobile Development Tools, Animations, Application Security, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Project Management, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Security Management, System Monitoring, Infrastructure Architecture, Solution Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Software Visualization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Scalability
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Automation, Data Analysis, R Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, E-Commerce, Sales Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Product Knowledge, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Product Promotion
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Interoperability, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Technical Communication, Computer Security Incident Management, Report Writing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Fraud detection, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Data Collection, Analysis, Management Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Web Servers, Restful API, System Programming, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Target Audience
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours