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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Model Context Protocol, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Prompt Patterns, Token Optimization, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI Agents, Multimodal Prompts, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, Agentic systems, AI Product Strategy, AI Personalization
★ 4.8 (8.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, System Support, Computer Security Awareness Training, End User Training and Support, Network Support, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management
★ 4.8 (186) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Vulnerability Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Endpoint Detection and Response, Authorization (Computing), Patch Management, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Implementation, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, User Provisioning, Event Monitoring, Incident Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Microsoft 365, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Generative Model Architectures, Data Security, Computer Science, OSI Models, Data Store, TCP/IP, Data Integrity, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Network Protocols, Software Development
★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Estimation, Risk Management, Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Probability, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Prioritization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Methods
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, AI literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Analysis
★ 4.6 (999) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Instagram, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Brand Management
★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, AI Security, Responsible AI
★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning
★ 4.6 (48K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Brute-force attacks, Cyber Attacks, Exploitation techniques, Security Testing, Threat Detection, Mobile Security, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Network Security, Data Security, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Email Security, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Active Directory, IT Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Networking, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Storage, Virtualization, Data Storage Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing
★ 3.8 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Team Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Cooperation, Team Building, Telecommuting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Social Skills, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Coordinating, Trustworthiness, Follow Through, Critical Thinking
★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks