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.

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Network Administration, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Firewall, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Crisis Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Apache Airflow, Data Security, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Database Architecture and Administration, PySpark, Performance Tuning, Terraform, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Integration, Cloud Computing, SQL, Data Governance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Embeddings, Supervised Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Debugging, Performance Tuning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Data Security, Problem Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Capacity Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Compliance Auditing, Configuration Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Governance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Project Management, Security Controls, Compliance Auditing, Project Management Software, Auditing, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Data Security, System Configuration, Security Awareness, Project Management Software, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Security Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Model Deployment, Knowledge Transfer, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Health Information Management and Medical Records, Security Controls
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, Ruby (Programming Language), File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Technical Documentation, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Supervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Collaboration, Team Building, Project Coordination, Teamwork, Project Management, Project Management Software, User Feedback, Security Controls, Strategic Communication, Automation, Team Management, Business Process Automation, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Productivity Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Data Integration, Internal Communications, Data Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months