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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), SQL, Database Management, Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Design, Continuous Integration, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Version Control, ASP.NET, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Debugging, Relational Databases, Secure Coding, .NET Framework, Microsoft Copilot, Scalability, Graph Theory, Data Structures
★ 4.5 (403) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Storage, Systems Architecture, Network Architecture, FinTech, Distributed Computing, Cryptographic Protocols, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Data Integrity, Software Development Tools
★ 4.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Computing Architecture, Authentications, Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, DevSecOps, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Compliance Training, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Information Systems Security, Risk Management
★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Data Governance, Model Deployment, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Risking, Decision Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Machine Learning, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Fine-tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Python Programming, Calculus, Graphing, Derivatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Architecture, Generative AI, AI Security, Event-Driven Programming, Prompt Engineering, Scalability, Software Architecture, AI Orchestration, Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Serverless Computing, API Design, Software Development, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Amazon DynamoDB, Natural Language Processing, Amazon Web Services
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Mitigation, Vendor Management, Business Continuity, Risk Control, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Vendor Relationship Management, Compliance Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management
★ 4.7 (351) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Computing Platforms, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Servers, Server Side, Cloud Computing, Network Performance Management, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Encryption
★ 4.9 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Model Context Protocol, API Testing, AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Unix Shell, Postman API Platform, Shell Script, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, AI Workflows, Model Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Databases, System Monitoring, NoSQL
★ 4.7 (11K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Application Deployment, Load Balancing, Cloud Storage, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Microsoft SQL Servers, Scalability, Databases
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Executive Presence, Matrix Management, Team Performance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Crisis Management, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership, Employee Coaching, Influencing, Leadership Development, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Development, Strategic Communication, Change Management
★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months