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.
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Manufacturing Operations, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Production Management, Operations Management, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Logistics
★ 4.7 (16K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering
★ 3.7 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Electrophysiology, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Sensory Systems Analysis, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Network Analysis, Neurology, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Physiology, Biology, Differential Equations, Probability Distribution
★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Analysis
★ 4.7 (278) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Qualcomm Academy
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Internet Of Things, Digital Communications, Data Security, Technology Strategies, Network Infrastructure, Virtualization
★ 4.8 (745) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), CI/CD, Application Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Prometheus (Software), Package and Software Management, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Network Performance Management, Identity and Access Management, Network Routing, Cyber Security Policies
★ 3.8 (31) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Storytelling, Compliance Management, Generative AI, Security Strategy, Governance, Compliance Auditing, Data Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Auditing, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Threat Modeling, Policy Development, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Management
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Markov Model, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Logistic Regression, Feature Engineering, Keras (Neural Network Library)
★ 4.6 (6.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Network Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Network Protocols
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Data Governance, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Management, File Management, Cloud Services, Security Controls, User Accounts, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Model Optimization, Embeddings, Natural Language Processing, Data Governance, Prompt Patterns, Machine Learning Methods, Generative Model Architectures, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Data Processing, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Data Security, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: ESXi Installation, VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), vSphere Networking and Storage, Software-Defined Networking, VMware vSAN, Data Centers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Hardware Architecture, Border Gateway Protocol, Event Monitoring, Infrastructure Architecture, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Networking Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months