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 Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Threat Modeling, Zero Trust Network Access, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Microsoft Azure, Security Strategy, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Network Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Policies, World History, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Economics, Governance, Security Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Data Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Unsupervised Learning, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Project Management, Product Management, Product Design, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Application Deployment, Enterprise Security, Large Language Modeling, Data Access, AI Enablement, Enterprise Application Management, Enterprise Architecture, Case Studies, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Security
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Security, Java, Scalability, Web Services, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, JSON, Security Controls, Data Security, Restful API, Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Middleware, Database Design, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Networking, Business Management, Professional Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Business Administration, Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Network Security, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Virtual Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, AI Security, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Tool Calling, AI Enablement, Unstructured Data, Productivity Software, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Prometheus (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Data Persistence, Amazon Web Services, DevOps, YAML, Scenario Testing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Scalability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months