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: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Microservices, Big Data, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Data Store, Model Evaluation
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Test Script Development, Technical Communication, Scripting, Technical Writing, Automation, Technical Consulting, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Program Evaluation, Value-Based Care, Health Systems, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Performance Measurement, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Security, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, OSI Models, Encryption, Technical Support, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Operating Systems, Help Desk Support, TCP/IP, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Computer Hardware, Software Installation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Security Controls, CI/CD, Computer Security Incident Management, Scalability, Data Security, Network Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Vulnerability Assessments, Key Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Solution Design
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google App Engine, API Design, Restful API, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Architecture, Site Reliability Engineering, Application Deployment, DevOps, Google Cloud Platform, Service Level Agreement, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Scalability, Load Balancing, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Stormwater Management, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Health Equity, Architectural Design, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Application Deployment, Group Policy, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Applications, Mobile Development Tools, Mobile Security, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Office, Security Controls, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Timelines, Risk Management, Budgeting, Performance Measurement, Dependency Analysis, Network Model
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Service Level, Microservices, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Site Reliability Engineering, Network Architecture, DevOps, Cloud Storage, API Design, Systems Architecture, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Scalability, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Software Design, UI Components
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks