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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.

Popular Network Security Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    People and Soft Skills Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Product Development, Professional Development, Social Skills, Agile Project Management, Professionalism, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery

    4.7 stars, 354 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (354) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnQuest

    Getting Started with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Cloud Management, Network Planning And Design, Dashboard Creation, Cloud Platforms

    4.4 stars, 512 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (512) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Controls, Cloud Hosting, Software Installation, Data Persistence, Infrastructure Architecture, Scalability, Data Storage, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    4.3 stars, 324 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (324) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Packt

    SOC Operations for Blue Team Professionals (2026)

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Threat Modeling, Cyber Operations, Splunk, Endpoint Detection and Response, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Analysis, System Monitoring, Operations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, DevSecOps, Incident Response, Information Technology Architecture

    4.8 stars, 212 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (212) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Prompting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Spreadsheet Software, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Correspondence, Complex Problem Solving, Report Writing, Solution Design, Document Management, Critical Thinking, Machine Learning

    4.8 stars, 8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Programming Principles, File I/O, IT Automation, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Automation, Program Development, Computer Programming, File Management, Maintainability

    4.8 stars, 3.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep SC-300: Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Data Governance, User Accounts, Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Management, Governance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning

    4.6 stars, 338 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (338) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    IBM

    IBM Systems and Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Process Modeling, Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Network Security, Systems Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Migration, Systems Architecture, Data Integration, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Test Planning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Software Testing, Project Management

    4.7 stars, 363 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (363) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Administration, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Network Architecture, Software Development Tools, Change Control

    4.6 stars, 124 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (124) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Virtualization, Cloud Computing & IT Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Peripheral Devices, Virtual Machines, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Hardware, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, System Support, Help Desk Support, Computer Networking, Mobile Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

  • People and Soft Skills Assessment: IBM
  • Getting Started with Azure: LearnQuest
  • Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment: LearnQuest
  • SOC Operations for Blue Team Professionals (2026): Packt
  • Cybersecurity Architecture: IBM
  • Google Prompting Essentials: Google
  • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
  • Exam Prep SC-300: Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator: Whizlabs
  • Oracle SQL Basics: LearnQuest
  • IBM Systems and Solutions Architect: IBM

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