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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


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Communication Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Android Studio, Android Development, Internet Of Things, Communication Systems, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies, Application Development, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, Open Source Technology

    4.9 stars, 1.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Stakeholder Engagement, Health Equity, Financial Forecasting, Patient Safety, Strategic Leadership, Composure, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Nursing, Change Management, Financial Management, Decision Making, Healthcare Ethics, Quality Improvement, Staff Management, Strategic Planning, Delegation Skills

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Authorization (Computing), User Provisioning, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, IT Security Architecture, User Accounts, Enterprise Security

    4.5 stars, 193 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (193) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, White-Box Testing, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

    4.6 stars, 681 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (681) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Finance)

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Forecasting, Workflow Management, Predictive Analytics, Cash Management, Responsible AI, Performance Tuning, Fraud detection, Financial Regulation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    AI Tools for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering Tools, Spreadsheet Software, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Productivity, Microsoft Excel, AI Security, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • S

    SAP

    Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Business Transformation, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Computing, Systems Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Security Management, Software Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Software Design, Security Strategy, SAP Applications, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), Case Studies, Business Analysis

    4.6 stars, 249 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Global Energy and Climate Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Environmental Issue, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Policy Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies

    4.7 stars, 731 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (731) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Email Execution: Automation, Testing & Audience Targeting

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Test Planning, Copywriting, Personalized Campaigns, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Customer Data Management, Compliance Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Compliance Auditing, Customer Relationship Management, Writing and Editing, Peer Review, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Oral Expression, Digital Marketing, Communication

    4.6 stars, 747 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Defending Against AI-Driven Phishing and Social Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, AI Security, Security Awareness, Network Analysis, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Email Security, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI Evaluation and Investment Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), AI Product Strategy, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, AI Security, Business Priorities, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Modeling, Governance, Data Governance, Executive Presence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Risk Analysis, Operating Cost, Decision Making, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Risk Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Internet of Things: Communication Technologies: University of California San Diego
  • Lead with Impact: Nursing Leadership & Strategy: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD: Microsoft
  • Software Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Finance): Coursera
  • AI Tools for the Workplace: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment: SAP
  • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
  • Email Execution: Automation, Testing & Audience Targeting: Coursera
  • Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone: Meta

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