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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Computer Networking, Identity and Access Management, Network Administration, Network Security, Virtual Machines, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, Big Data, NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Virtual Environment, Virtual Machines, Apache, Analytics, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Business Strategies, Technical Consulting, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Oracle Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Data Migration, Key Management, Data Integrity, Encryption, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Software Architecture, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Version Control, Collaborative Software, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Computer Programming Tools, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Release Management, Virtual Environment, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Configuration Management, Cloud Management, Generative AI Agents, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Amazon Web Services, Self Service Technologies, Usability, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, AI Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Market Trend, Account Management, User Accounts, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours