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Network Security Courses

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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Computational Thinking, Design Strategies, Cryptographic Protocols, Applied Mathematics, Tree Maps, Encryption, Network Model, Combinatorics, Data Science, Mathematical Software, Computer Science, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 978 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (978) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization & Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Presentations, Data Synthesis, Usability Testing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Star Schema, Data Integration, Business Intelligence Software, Microsoft Excel, Usability, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Business Intelligence, Data Cleansing

    4.6 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    SQL at Scale: Querying, Transforming, and Governing

    Skills you'll gain: Security Architecture Review, Root Cause Analysis, Data Quality, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning, Data Security, SQL, Database Development, System Monitoring, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Maintenance, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Governance, Query Languages, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Automation

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Advertising with Meta

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Campaign Management, Social Media, Media Planning, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Performance Analysis, Facebook, Paid media, Performance marketing, Budget Management, Digital Advertising, Campaign Planning, Budgeting

    4.8 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Business Information Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Business Process Modeling, Security Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Development, Information Systems, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Software Development Life Cycle, Management Information Systems, Business Process Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, IT Management, Requirements Analysis, Incident Response, Business Process, Database Management Systems, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    SAS Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Statistical Reporting, Data Import/Export, Requirements Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Analysis, Data Access, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Trial Preparation, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Diplomacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, World History, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Proficiency

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Maintenance

    4.6 stars, 168 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Essential Tools and Practices for .NET 8 Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, .NET Framework, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Development Tools, ASP.NET, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Secure Coding, Integrated Development Environments, C# (Programming Language), Unit Testing, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Application Design, Design Software, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: How did we get here?

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Mobile Security, Digital Communications, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Global Positioning Systems

    3.9 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Vector Databases for RAG: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Database Systems, LLM Application, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, AI Integrations, Database Architecture and Administration, Generative AI

    4.6 stars, 102 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (102) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Payment Fraud & Dispute Resolution + PCI‑DSS Training

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Payment Processing, Payment Systems, Payment Processing and Collection, Arbitration, Loss Prevention, Customer Complaint Resolution, Claims Processing, Security Controls, Auditing, Security Strategy, Conflict Management, Transaction Processing, Negotiation, Information Technology, Business, Finance, Securities (Finance)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Visualization & Business Intelligence: Coursera
  • SQL at Scale: Querying, Transforming, and Governing: Coursera
  • Advertising with Meta: Meta
  • Business Information Systems Fundamentals: Pearson
  • SAS Programmer: SAS
  • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
  • Oracle SQL Proficiency: LearnQuest
  • Essential Tools and Practices for .NET 8 Development: Packt
  • Internet of Things: How did we get here?: University of California San Diego

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