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.
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Data Transformation, Database Design, Data Integration, Databases, Data Cleansing, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Database Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Performance Tuning, Process Design, Data Validation, Data Quality, Apache, Scalability, Verification And Validation, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Scalability, Cloud Hosting, Public Cloud, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud API, Application Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Program Development
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Workspace, Email Automation, Email Security, Productivity Software, Business Solutions, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: GraphQL, API Design, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), ASP.NET, Authentications, Data Validation, .NET Framework, Authorization (Computing), C# (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Software Documentation, Cloud Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Software Architecture, Application Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Google Cloud Platform
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Deepseek, DeepSeek API, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, OpenAI, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Fine-tuning, Prompt Patterns, Legal Technology, Model Optimization, Model Training, Gemini, Deep Learning, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Content Scheduling, Social Media Analytics, Digital Marketing Tools, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Digital Marketing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, User Accounts, Enterprise Application Management, Group Policy, System Configuration, User Provisioning, Local Area Networks, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, General Networking
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), R Programming, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, File I/O, Scripting Languages, Data Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Solutions, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Firewall, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Security Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Key Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Data Security, Security Strategy, Risking, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Loss Prevention, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks